Registered Nurse - CVOR

Pinnacle Health Systems•Pittsburgh, PA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Heartbeat of Healing at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Are you ready to make a difference where it matters most? The Heart Institute at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) team-a place where compassion meets cutting-edge care for patients of all ages with congenital heart disease. As a CVOR RN, you'll be part of a highly specialized surgical team that inspires hope in every heartbeat. Whether you're an experienced cardiac nurse or a new grad with a passion for pediatric care, we welcome your unique journey. Our department thrives on collaboration, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to excellence. With cross-training opportunities, four 10-hour shifts, and on-call rotations including weekends and holidays, this role offers both challenge and growth in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Come be a part of a team that values not only the patient experience-but the employee experience too. At UPMC, we don't just build careers-we build a family. Advance your nursing career with UPMC's My Nursing Career Ladder-offering structured growth, recognition, and leadership opportunities.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of nursing experience required.
Current RN licensure in the state of practice or a multistate license under the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC).
CPR certification (Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) per AHA standards within 30 days of hire.
Act 33/34/37/31 clearances required.
Completion of annual evidence-based project approved by business unit panel/CNO per UPMC's My Nursing Career Ladder.
Demonstrates age-specific care knowledge and skills per unit standards.
Applies principles of growth and development across the lifespan.
Exemplary clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to lead others in applying the nursing process.
Builds positive, caring relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Functions effectively in complex, fast-paced environments.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning.
Mobility and visual/manual dexterity required.
Must achieve and maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher rating on annual Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluations.
Annual completion of an evidence-based professional contribution aligned with department, hospital, or system goals, approved by the Unit Director.
Must obtain and maintain one of the following within 1 year of hire/transfer: UPMC-approved nursing certification. Certification from the UPMC Wolff Learning Academy Center for Nursing Excellence.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Master's in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) may substitute for certification requirements.
If BSN is held, a Master's degree in a related field may substitute for certification.

Responsibilities

Patient-Centered Care: Applies Relationship-Based Care to develop holistic plans with patients as partners. Uses strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Documentation & Safety: Maintains thorough documentation and identifies clinical, social, and safety needs to improve outcomes and patient experience.
Teamwork & Governance: Leads and participates in unit teams, shared governance, and hospital-wide councils to drive positive change.
Mentorship & Learning: Precepts students and new hires. Promotes continuous learning through feedback, presentations, and sharing research.
Quality & Innovation: Identifies improvement opportunities and leads initiatives that enhance care and workforce well-being.
Healthy Workplace: Builds strong relationships, models cultural awareness, and supports a balanced work-life approach.
Scrub Role: Performs scrub duties (required for RNs hired after July 1, 2023).
Other Duties: Performs additional responsibilities in alignment with system-wide competencies.

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