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Join Our Team at UPMC Mercy!

UPMC Mercy is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Pre-Post Op team! This role offers career ladder opportunities and a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for external experienced nurses.

As an RN in this position, you will work Monday through Friday, with shifts starting as early as 5 AM and ending as late as 7 PM (or when the patient is discharged home). Both 8-hour and 10-hour shifts are available.

While on-call responsibilities are minimal, they include three weekends per year and one holiday every 2-3 years (6 AM - 4:30 PM only).

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in the new Mercy Pavilion Vision Institute and Mercy Hospital Same Day Surgery (SDS). In the Pavilion, nurses assist with various eye surgeries, while in SDS, they care for patients undergoing orthopedic, gynecology, ENT, OMFS, burn, podiatry, and plastic surgeries.

If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career with growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and the chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility, apply today!

Responsibilities:

+ Mentorship & Development: Guides students, graduate nurses, and new hires, fostering continuous learning and improvement. Shares research, leads journal clubs, and presents materials to support education.

+ Patient Care & Communication: Uses the nursing process within Relationship-Based Care, ensuring holistic, patient-centered care. Communicates effectively with care providers, advocating for necessary changes and maintaining comprehensive documentation.

+ Critical Thinking & Safety: Identifies and addresses clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual concerns. Aligns daily work with professional standards to enhance patient safety, quality, and experience.

+ Workplace Culture & Leadership: Builds strong colleague relationships, preventing workplace challenges like horizontal violence. Balances personal and professional responsibilities, delegating as needed.

+ Innovation & Evidence-Based Practice: Identifies opportunities for improvement, leading or participating in teams that enhance patient care and workforce well-being.

+ Professional Leadership: Acts as a unit leader in clinical expertise, teaching, or evidence-based practice. Provides constructive feedback, participates in nursing peer review, and promotes positive change.

+ Shared Governance & Collaboration: Engages in unit-level shared governance, contributes to hospital-wide councils, and maintains high professional standards.

+ _Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of critical care or PACU experience. Applicants who do not meet this preference will not be considered._

Expert Level Requirements:

+ Experience: Minimum 4 years.

+ Education: BSN required; Master's or DNP substitutes for certification.

+ Professional Contribution: Annual completion of a contribution aligned with department/hospital goals.

+ Certification: UPMC-approved nursing certification required within 1 year unless holding a Master's/DNP.

+ Skills: Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, problem-solving, and ability to work effectively in a complex environment.

+ Physical Demands: Mobility, dexterity, and physical stamina required.

Licensure & Certifications:

+ RN License: Valid in the facility’s state or covered by a licensure compact.

+ CPR/BLS: Required within 30 days of hire. ACLS/PALS: Required within 1 year of hire/transfer.

+ Act 34 Compliance: Mandatory.

Performance & Evaluation:

+ Must maintain a "Solid/Strong/Good" rating or higher on annual evaluations.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer