Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

UPMC Washington is hiring a Registered Nurse to support our Operating Room!

We offer flexible shift options to support work-life balance :

• (4) 10-hour shifts
• (2) 12-hour shifts and (2) 8-hour shifts
• (5) 8-hour shifts

Typical shift start time : 6 : 30 AM (occasional 8 : 30 AM starts for 10-hour shifts)

On-call requirements :

Scrub Experience Preferred.

Purpose : The Professional Staff Nurse, BSN OR is a Registered Nurse and a key member of the care delivery team. This role is responsible for setting the standards for the level and quality of care, and has the authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse, BSN OR manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. This role encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision, establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse, BSN OR demonstrates a commitment to the community and the nursing profession.

Responsibilities :

The individual must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and interact appropriately with patients of all ages served by their assigned unit. They must understand the principles of growth and development across the lifespan and be able to assess data reflective of the patient's status. This includes interpreting the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's age-specific requirements and providing the necessary care as described in department policies and procedures.

Experience and Education :

Skills and Abilities :

Flexible Work Options : UPMC offers a variety of flexible options. In addition to traditional rotating / flexible shifts, special programs exist to work primarily night shifts or weekend shifts with a premium pay differential. Employees hired into or who choose to transition into one of these programs must have at least 6 months of nursing experience to qualify and may be required to complete any necessary orientation during regular business hours. If you are interested in these programs, please alert your recruiter when contacted for an interview.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

Required Certifications :

Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran