Professional Staff Nurse, Expert, Endoscopy, UPMC Harrisburg
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Description
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\:
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. (The hired candidate will be placed in the appropriate job title and pay scale based on their experience within the career ladder.)
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!)
The Professional Staff Nurse plays a versatile role in providing patient care across pre-operative, intra-procedure, and post-operative phases, as well as occasional phone consultations. All clinical staff are registered nurses and rotate through various roles based on shift assignments.
Key Responsibilities\:
- Pre-Op (Admissions RN)\: Complete health history, vital signs, consent, and IV access.
- Intra-Procedure\:
- Circulator RN\: Manage supplies, maintain sterile environment, document procedures, and perform timeouts.
- RN Technician\: Assist physician, prepare supplies, handle specimens, operate endoscopic tools, and sanitize equipment.
- Post-Op\: Recover patients and prepare for discharge or inpatient transfer.
- Support care for both inpatients and outpatients; procedures may occur in the OR, GI Suite, or ICU.
- Collaborate with the charge nurse for role assignments and adapt to daily workflow variations.
Work Schedule\: Monday through Friday, 7am - 3\:30pm, will take 2-4 call shifts during the week per month, every 8th weekend rotation.
Responsibilities\:
- Admission nurse.
- Circulator nurse.
- RN Technician.
- Recover nurse.
- Perform job roles as assigned with collaborative energy and strong communication skills.
- *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
- *Performs other duties as assigned.