Professional Staff Nurse, Expert, BSN Peri anesthesia UPMC Harrisburg

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you –financially, personally, and professionally –starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career. Here’s how we support our nurses:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000* (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)

Work Schedule:  Flexible shifts Day/Evening. Nights, weekends and holidays covered by staff on call when needed. A variety of start times including 4-, 8-, 10- and 12-hour shifts. Weekends and holidays covered by staff sharing on call shifts.

The Peri-anesthesia Unit is made of tree departments; Preop, PACU and phase 2. In Preop we admit patients for surgery with detail given to current health status. In PACU we receive the patient from the OR and are focused on recovering them from anesthesia with particular emphasis on their airway. In phase 2 we ensure the patient is safe to go home and provide discharge instructions and education.

The Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Expert is a Registered Nurse, a member of the care delivery team, and responsible for seeking opportunities to assist in changing practice through process improvement. The Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Expert is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Expert has responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Expert manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Expert encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Expert establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Expert demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Responsibilities:

• Admitting/prepping patients for surgical procedures
• Recovering patients from anesthesia after surgery
• Providing discharge instructions to patient and support person.
• Care for patient in extended stay waiting for inpatient bed.
• Collaborating with other members of the team to ensure unit is meeting all regulatory standards.
• *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.*Performs other duties as assigned.