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Why You'll Love This Role

+ Predictable schedule: Monday-Friday, 5:00am-1:30pm (8-hour shifts)

+ No nights. No weekends. No holidays. No call.

+ Exceptional work-life balance

+ 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio while delivering sedation

+ Work alongside a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team including neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, and medical physicists

+ Join a tight-knit team of experienced RNs (5 total) who value teamwork, trust, and mutual support

+ Enjoy the right balance of structure and autonomy - ideal for experienced nurses who thrive in a specialized, independent role

What You'll Do as a Gamma Knife RN

As a Gamma Knife RN, you will provide comprehensive care and support to patients before, during, and after their procedure, ensuring a safe, compassionate, and seamless experience.

+ Perform patient workups prior to Gamma Knife procedures, both in clinic and on the day of treatment

+ Prepare and educate patients on the day of the procedure, guiding them through each step of care

+ Administer sedation and closely monitor patients throughout the Gamma Knife procedure and associated MRI

+ Recover and discharge patients following completion of the procedure, ensuring safe transitions of care

+ Provide in-person patient workups in the Gamma Knife clinic as needed during scheduled work hours

+ Apply the nursing process within a Relationship-Based Care model, delivering holistic, patient-centered care

+ Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team to communicate patient status and support optimal outcomes

+ Maintain accurate, thorough documentation to promote continuity and safety of care

Who Thrives in This Role

+ Experienced RNs who value autonomy, clinical excellence, and predictable hours

+ Nurses who enjoy procedural care, sedation, and 1:1 patient interactions

+ Team-oriented professionals who appreciate working in a highly specialized, collaborative environment

Education & Experience

+ BSN preferred

+ 0-2 years of nursing experience required; experienced procedural nurses strongly preferred

+ Demonstrated knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and ability to provide age-appropriate, patient-centered care

Clinical & Professional Skills

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

+ Ability to assess, interpret, and apply patient data to identify age-specific needs and deliver care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures

+ Ability to establish and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with executives, managers, physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary and support staff, patients, and families

+ Proven ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment, manage multiple and changing priorities, and operate specialized equipment

+ Demonstrated ability to apply and support others in the nursing process

Physical & Functional Requirements

+ Mobility, visual acuity, and manual dexterity required

+ Physical stamina to support frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients

Licensure, Certifications & Clearances

+ Current Registered Professional Nurse (RN) licensure in the state where the facility is located, or a multistate license through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

+ Graduate Nurses (GN): Must successfully complete the RN licensure examination within six (6) months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first, in accordance with UPMC policy

+ Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) required per American Heart Association (AHA) standards within 30 days of hire

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required

+ UPMC-approved national certification preferred

+ Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) accepted as applicable

+ Required background clearances, including Act 34

_Employees working under an out-of-state NLC license who later establish residency in the state where the facility is located must apply for in-state licensure within 60 days of residency change._

_Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder, based on their individual experience and education._

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.