Clinician, OR
About The Position
Join our surgical team at UPMC Mercy Pavilion! This Clinician role supports daily operations in SDS and Pavilion OR, assists staff in rooms, and maintains surgeon preferences. Demonstrates leadership in clinical nursing by fostering positive relationships, mentoring colleagues, and promoting cultural diversity and respectful communication. Supports safe work practices, time management, and healthy lifestyles. Applies performance improvement tools to enhance care quality and work environments, sharing best practices across units. Actively mentors and educates nurses at all levels, serving as a preceptor and role model for continuous learning. Aligns daily work with organizational goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. Builds compassionate, healing relationships and disseminates innovations through presentations and publications. Uses Relationship Based Care and critical thinking to address the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and families. Communicates effectively to ensure comprehensive documentation and coordinated care. Leads change initiatives, supports staff through transitions, and participates in shared leadership. Assumes formal roles in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and onboarding, contributing to staff development and evaluations.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of nursing experience, including OR experience
- BSN required; if BS is not in nursing, a Master's or higher in Nursing is required
- Demonstrated competence as a Professional Staff Nurse
- Skilled in age-specific patient care and interpreting developmental needs
- Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment with specialized equipment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships across teams
- Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning
- Current RN license in practicing state or multistate NLC license
- CPR certification (AHA standards) within 30 days of hire
- Act 34 clearance required
Nice To Haves
- Eye and ENT experience
- Master's degree preferred
- National certification preferred
Benefits
- $15,000 sign-on for eligible external hires
- Advancement opportunities available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
