Professional Staff Nurse- Ambulatory Surgery Center

Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: January 29, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Professional Staff Nurse – Pre/Post Op (Ambulatory Surgery Center) Lead with Purpose. Practice with Excellence. Enjoy Your Work-Life Balance. Why This Role Matters As a Professional Staff Nurse – Pre/Post Op, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Ambulatory Surgery Center , a fast-paced, high-energy OR environment where no two days are the same . You’ll set the standard for clinical excellence while delivering exceptional, patient-centered surgical care in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary partners. Best of all, this role offers an outstanding schedule: Monday–Friday daylights only — no weekends, no holidays, and no call. Schedule & Work Environment Monday through Friday | Daylight hours No weekends, no holidays, no on-call Pre/Post Op RN supporting a busy Ambulatory Surgery Center A dynamic Pre/Post Op setting with diverse cases and continuous learning opportunities What You’ll Do Deliver Exceptional, Relationship-Based Care Use the nursing process within a Relationship-Based Care framework to create a compassionate, healing environment. Partner with patients and families to develop daily goals and individualized plans of care that address clinical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Apply critical thinking to assess patient conditions and confidently communicate recommendations to the interdisciplinary team. Maintain clear, comprehensive documentation that supports continuity of care, patient safety, and quality outcomes. Educate, Mentor, and Inspire Apply adult (and pediatric, when applicable) learning principles to educate patients and families throughout the care journey—from admission through discharge. Support and mentor students, new team members, and peers; serve as a preceptor when appropriate. Foster a culture of curiosity, open dialogue, and continuous learning by seeking and providing feedback to improve practice. Collaborate and Lead Through Partnership Build strong, respectful working relationships with colleagues, leadership, and external partners. Serve as an engaged, dependable member of the care team—readily supporting others to achieve shared goals. Promote a healthy work environment by modeling work-life balance, safe work hours, and effective time management. Communicate safety concerns and contribute to a culture of accountability and psychological safety. Drive Quality, Safety, and Patient Experience Actively participate in unit-based shared governance, quality improvement initiatives, and goal setting. Identify opportunities to enhance patient safety, satisfaction, and care delivery—and take ownership in making improvements. Integrate evidence-based practice and research into clinical decision-making and multidisciplinary discussions. Align daily practice with national standards, organizational goals, and system-wide quality initiatives. Grow Professionally and Embrace Change Take accountability for ongoing professional development that advances nursing practice and patient outcomes. Adapt to change with flexibility and a positive mindset, supporting transitions that improve care and the work environment. Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned. Clinical Knowledge & Patient-Centered Care Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care to the patient populations served, grounded in principles of growth and development across the lifespan. Ability to assess patient data, interpret findings, and deliver care aligned with departmental policies and procedures. Strong clinical judgment with well-developed critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead and support others in applying the nursing process to deliver high-quality care. Experience & Education 0–2 years of nursing experience required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. ICU or pre/post experience preferred Collaboration & Professionalism Proven ability to build positive, caring relationships with physicians, executives, leaders, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, complex environment with changing priorities and specialized equipment. Demonstrates professionalism, adaptability, and effective communication across all levels of the organization. Physical Requirements Mobility, visual acuity, and manual dexterity required. Physical stamina to support frequent standing, walking, lifting, and patient positioning. Licensure, Certifications & Clearances Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where the facility is located or a valid multistate license through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Graduate Nurses must successfully complete the RN licensure examination within six (6) months of hire or within one year of graduation—whichever comes first. Temporary Practice Permits (TPP) accepted per policy. Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification required in accordance with AHA standards within 30 days of hire . UPMC-approved national certification preferred. Nurses working under an out-of-state NLC license who establish residency in the facility’s state must apply for in-state licensure within 60 days . ACLS requied Performs duties in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veteran status.

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