Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II, BSN- Ambulatory Surgery Center

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II works in the Ambulatory Surgery Center Operating Room, coordinating and delivering perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing outpatient surgical procedures. The nurse serves as a patient advocate and provides comprehensive care before, during, and after surgery in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the rest of the surgical team. The role includes developing individualized care plans; educating patients and families about the surgical journey and recovery; maintaining patient safety and compliance with regulatory and quality standards; and fostering a compassionate, healing environment. The nurse also serves as a mentor, resource, and preceptor to students and new team members, participates in quality improvement and evidence-based practice, and supports shared governance and unit goals. The position follows a Monday–Friday daylight schedule, with no weekends, holidays, nights, or call. Candidates must meet experience, performance, licensure, certification, and patient-care requirements described in the posting. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience.
Completion of one contribution as set forth through UPMC's My Nursing Career Ladder.
UPMC-approved nursing certification, unless the candidate holds a Master's degree in nursing or a DNP. If the candidate holds a BSN, a Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for certification.
A Solid/Strong/Good or higher rating on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation is required for promotion to this level; the rating must be maintained on annual performance evaluations.
Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse, or an eligible multistate license issued by a participating Nursing Licensure Compact state, subject to the stated residency-change requirements.
CPR based on AHA standards, including didactic instruction and skills demonstration, within 30 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Registered Nurse (RN) credential and Act 34 clearance.
Knowledge and skills to provide care and interact appropriately with patients served by the assigned unit, including knowledge of growth and development across the life span and ability to assess and interpret age-specific patient needs.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients, families, clinicians, managers, executives, and support staff.
Exemplary clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
Critical-thinking skills to apply and lead others in applying the nursing process.
Mobility and visual-manual dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning patients.
Ability to handle multiple or changing priorities and specialized equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver perioperative nursing care before, during, and after surgical procedures.
Advocate for patients and promote safety while meeting regulatory and quality standards.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to support positive patient outcomes.
Develop individualized care plans addressing patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial, and educational needs.
Educate patients and families about the surgical process and recovery.
Promote a healing environment characterized by compassion, communication, and respect.
Serve as a mentor, resource, and preceptor to students and new team members.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice projects.
Support shared governance, unit goals, and changes intended to improve patient care and the work environment.
Assess and interpret patient information and provide care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs.
Work effectively in a complex environment, manage changing priorities, and use specialized equipment.