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UPMC Hamot is hiring 4 full-time OR Surgical Specialists!

Each OR Surgical Specialist will assist with one of the following surgical service groupings:

+ Neurosurgery, ENT, Maxillofacial, Eyes

+ Orthopedics, Hand, Podiatry

+ General, Robotics, Colorectal, Urology

+ Cardiovascular, Thoracic, Vascular, TransplantThe OR Surgical Specialist will serve as an informal leader in the department, providing support to the Clinicians and designated service lines.Key Responsibilities:Clinical Leadership & Professional Practice

+ Serves as a role model of professional nursing practice and a recognized leader in one or more areas: clinical expertise, education, resource specialization, and evidence-based practice.

+ Provides constructive feedback to healthcare team members and actively participates in nursing peer review, including evaluation of core surgical specialty team performance.

+ Promotes and leads change initiatives that enhance patient care quality and the OR environment.

+ Demonstrates advanced clinical assessment and analytical skills within the framework of Relationship-Based Care.

+ Participates in shared governance at the unit level and contributes to hospital-wide councils.

Quality Improvement & Innovation

+ Identifies opportunities for clinical quality improvement, cost-effective supply management, and workplace enhancements.

+ Applies evidence-based practices consistently and leads or participates in teams that implement innovations in patient care and workforce well-being.

+ Fosters a culture of collaboration and respect, addressing issues such as horizontal violence and impairment.

+ Maintains a healthy work-life balance through effective prioritization and delegation.

Education & Mentorship

+ Demonstrates a passion for developing others by precepting students, graduate nurses, and new hires.

+ Identifies learning opportunities to improve clinical and behavioral practices.

+ Actively seeks performance feedback and engages in continuous professional development.

+ Supports ongoing learning by sharing research, presenting educational materials, and facilitating journal clubs.

Patient Care & Communication

+ Applies the nursing process to create a healing environment, utilizing strong communication skills to advocate for patient needs and coordinate care.

+ Maintains comprehensive documentation that supports effective communication among caregivers.

+ Demonstrates critical thinking in identifying and addressing clinical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs.

+ Aligns daily practice with national professional standards and organizational goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.

OR Specialty Team Leadership

+ Demonstrates expert knowledge of the OR environment, equipment, and procedures.

+ Leads service line specialty teams, which may span multiple specialties based on volume and complexity.

+ Ensures availability of appropriate vendor trays, instrumentation, implants, and specialty products.

+ Enforces compliance with approved vendor and product use policies; reports violations to the OR Nurse Manager.

+ Participates in the Value Analysis Team (VAT) process.

+ Educates staff on service line-specific equipment and updates.

+ Supports onboarding and evaluation of new service line staff.

+ Coordinates with Supply Chain Management to maintain appropriate inventory levels.

+ Maintains accurate and up-to-date preference cards.

+ Performs charge nurse duties and manages service line operations in the absence of the clinician.

Additional Responsibilities

+ Performs scrub role (required for RNs hired on or after July 1, 2023).

+ Participates in at least one department or hospital committee.

+ Demonstrates understanding of departmental fiscal responsibilities.

+ Contributes to decision-making regarding surgical equipment, instruments, and supply acquisition.

+ Collaborates in developing surgical budgetary requirements.

+ Organizes and coordinates effective use of personnel and materials.

+ Develops and delivers continuing education topics and courses.

+ Minimum Experience: 4 years of professional nursing experience required.

+ Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

+ Professional Development:

+ Annual completion of a professional contribution aligned with department, hospital, or system goals, as approved by the Unit Director.

+ One of the following must be obtained within 1 year of hire/transfer and maintained thereafter:

+ UPMC-approved nursing certification

+ Certification from the UPMC Wolff Learning Academy Center for Nursing Excellence

+ Master's degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

+ If a BSN is held, a Master's degree in a related field may substitute for certification.

Skills & Abilities:

+ Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, compassionate relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary/support staff, other departments, and patients/families.

+ Proven effectiveness in navigating complex environments, managing multiple and shifting priorities, and operating specialized equipment.

+ Exemplary clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills relevant to patient care.

+ Strong leadership in applying and guiding others through the nursing process.

+ Physical capabilities including mobility, visual/manual dexterity, and stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Required Certifications:

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - must meet AHA standards, including both didactic and skills demonstration components, completed within 30 days of hire.

+ Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment or a multistate license under the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC).

+ Employees who relocate to the state where the facility is located must obtain state licensure within 60 days of residency change.

+ Clearances:

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran