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Join our team at UPMC Mercy as a Full-Time Flex Registered Nurse in our Outpatient PM&R Injection Department!

Are you a confident and experienced RN looking for a consistent weekday schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays? UPMC Mercy is seeking a dedicated nurse to support our small, fast-paced procedural unit focused on outpatient pain management injections. This unique role offers daylight hours with flexible start times (7a, 8a, or 9a), a supportive environment, and the opportunity to grow through UPMC’s robust Nursing Career Ladder.

+ Scheduled 40 hours and will be downsized based on procedural schedule

As part of our team, you’ll play a vital role in every phase of patient care—from pre-op calls and preparation, to assisting physicians in procedures, to recovery and discharge. You’ll also manage supplies and documentation in EPIC. We’re looking for a strong, confident nurse with at least 2 years of experience who thrives in a small, team-oriented department.

Core Clinical Responsibilities

+ Apply the nursing process within the framework of Relationship-Based Care to create a healing environment.

+ Formulate daily goals and individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients.

+ Demonstrate critical thinking in identifying clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues during patient care.

+ Communicate patient conditions effectively to other care providers and recommend changes in care plans and unit practices.

+ Ensure comprehensive and accurate patient documentation to support continuity of care.

+ Incorporate national professional standards and organizational goals to enhance patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.

Patient & Staff Education

+ Apply adult learning principles (and pediatric principles if applicable) in teaching patients, families, students, and new staff.

+ Provide appropriate education to patients and families to support care transitions and recovery.

+ Support the development of students and new staff; may serve as a preceptor.

+ Foster continuous learning by seeking feedback and refining teaching practices.

Quality Improvement & Evidence-Based Practice

+ Participate in unit-specific quality improvement initiatives.

+ Identify opportunities for improvement and communicate them to colleagues and management.

+ Use research and evidence-based practice to enhance clinical care.

+ Discuss relevant research and quality improvement opportunities during multidisciplinary rounds.

+ Influence patient care plans through evidence-based recommendations.

•‍ Team Collaboration & Professional Development

+ Actively engage in shared governance and unit goal setting.

+ Support change initiatives to improve care quality and the practice environment.

+ Collaborate with care team members to meet patient needs and improve outcomes.

+ Participate in activities that enhance the professional practice environment.

• Additional Responsibilities

+ Perform duties in accordance with system-wide competencies and standards.

+ Carry out other assigned tasks as needed.

The individual must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care and interactions for patients served by their assigned unit. This includes:

+ Understanding principles of growth and development across the lifespan

+ Assessing and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific needs

+ Delivering care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures

Experience & Education:

+ 0–2 years of experience required; _2+ years of experience strongly preferred_

+ BSN preferred

Skills & Abilities:

+ Ability to build and maintain positive, caring relationships with staff, departments, patients, and families

+ Capable of working effectively in complex environments with shifting priorities and specialized equipment

+ Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills

+ Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning

+ Mobility and manual visual dexterity

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

+ Licensure: Current RN license in the facility’s state or a compact state under the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)

+ Certification: UPMC-approved national certification preferred

+ CPR: Must meet AHA standards with both didactic and skills demonstration components within 30 days of hire

+ Graduate Nurses:

+ Must pass licensure exam within 6 months of hire or within 1 year of graduation (whichever comes first)

+ Temporary permits are valid for 1 year from graduation, not from issue date

+ Failure to meet exam deadline may result in termination or demotion at the BU’s discretion

Required Clearances and Credentials:

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Registered Nurse (RN) or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)

+ Act 34 Clearance

Note: Employees with an out-of-state NLC license who change residency to the facility’s state must apply for local licensure within 60 days of residency change.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran