Professional Staff Nurse, OR - Surgical Services Williamsport- Full-Times Days with Rotation

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center•Williamsport, PA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Professional Staff Nurse - OR, you'll be a vital member of our surgical care team, responsible for delivering high-quality, compassionate care. You'll collaborate with physicians, patients, and families to achieve the best outcomes across the continuum of care. Ready to make a difference in surgical care? Apply today and become part of a team that's transforming nursing at UPMC Williamsport.

Requirements

The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.
They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
Zero to two years of experience.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.
UPMC approved national certification preferred.
Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state.
Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Experienced RNs (6+ months preferred)

Responsibilities

Apply the nursing process using Relationship-Based Care
Set daily goals and develop holistic care plans
Communicate effectively with patients and the care team
Educate patients and families throughout their care journey
Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Serve as a preceptor and mentor to new staff and students
Perform scrub role duties (required for RNs hired after July 1, 2023)
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000 for experienced nurses
Monthly Loan Repayment Program: Up to $20,000 for 2025-2026 nursing graduates (paid over 3 years; prorated for flex full-time roles)
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $6,000/year at any accredited institution (includes options for no-cost RN-BSN/MSN programs for UPMC employees)
Up to 5.5 weeks of Paid Time Off annually
7 paid holidays each year
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Dedicated Career Ladders including a new nursing ladder to recognize experience and education
Opportunities for advancement and leadership
Support for continuing education and professional development
UPMC offers a variety of flexible options in addition to traditional rotating/flexible shifts, special programs exist to work primarily night shifts or weekend shifts with a premium pay differential. Employees hired as or who choose to transition into one of these programs at a later time must have at least 6 months of nursing experience to qualify and may be required to complete any necessary orientation during regular business hours. If you are interested in these programs, please alert your recruiter when you are contacted for an interview.