Professional Staff Nurse, Expert, BSN, Endoscopy, UPMC Harrisburg

Job Description

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As a Professional Staff Nurse in the Harrisburg Endoscopy Unit, you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive patient care across all phases of endoscopic procedures. All clinical care is provided by registered nurses, who rotate through various roles including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative responsibilities.

You may be assigned to :

• Admissions : Conduct health histories, vital signs, consent collection, and IV placement.
• Circulator RN : Manage procedure room setup, perform surgical timeouts, and maintain sterile documentation.
• RN Technician : Assist physicians during procedures, handle endoscopic tools, collect specimens, and sanitize equipment.
• Recovery : Monitor and prepare patients for discharge or inpatient transfer post-procedure.

The unit serves both inpatients and outpatients, with procedures occurring in the OR, GI Suite, or ICU. Daily workflow varies based on patient type and procedural needs. Nurses are scheduled into specific roles per shift, with flexibility based on departmental needs.

Responsibilities :

Work Schedule : Monday through Friday, 7 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM, will take 2-4 call shifts during the week per month, every 8th weekend.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

Additional License RequirementsAnnual completion of a professional contribution selected from department, hospital or system gals, and approved by Unit Director AND either : UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire / transfer and must be maintained.Certification not required if Master's in nursing or DNP is held.If a BSN is held, a Master's degree in a related field may be substituted in lieu of Certification.CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran