Professional Staff Nurse, OP- Mars
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Mars
Posted on: February 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a
full-time Professional Staff Nurse, OP to join Tri-Rivers at their
Mars office! The Professional Staff Nurse plays an important role
as a member of the care delivery team. This position will support
clinical staff and maintain collaborative relationships with
physicians, other health care providers, patients and their
families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the
continuum of care. Hours for this position will be Monday through
Friday, daylight hours. This position will work 4 10-hour days with
one set day off during the week after successful completion of the
orientation period. This position will require travel to the North
Hills Passavant office as well as other locations for and needed
for coverage and training reasons. Previous nursing experience is
preferred but not required. Tri Rivers is a fast paced, high volume
multispecialty practice with focus in musculoskeletal care -
orthopedics, sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation,
and rheumatology services. We are located in multiple offices
ranging from Pittsburgh to Slippery Rock and support over 50
providers. This RN position will work primarily with our Orthopedic
division with our Total Joint Replacement service. We are looking
for bright, skilled, and talented nurses to join our expectational
team. Specifically, candidates with great organization,
prioritizing, and critical thinking skills. Being a team player in
our department is key, but the ability to work independently in our
physician clinics is just as important. A nurse with excellent
patient care and professional skills to work closely with a team of
nurses, physicians, and advanced practice providers. What Can You
Bring to UPMC? Contribute to UPMC’s mission of Life Changing
Medicine Set the standards for the level and quality of care for
the care delivery team Provide patient care activities for a group
of patients and their families through the application of
independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all
team members. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships
with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their
families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the
continuum of care. Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to
your health care profession What Can UPMC Do for You? A career path
that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the
position you want to obtain now and, in the future Health and
welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and
disability, and an exceptional retirement program Work life balance
to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO,
wellness programs, paid parental leave Competitive pay for the work
that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay Responsibilities:
Actively participates in department or practice-specific quality
improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement
to colleagues and management. Takes personal responsibility in
improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and
service. Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support
improvement in clinical care: identifies research issues or
articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest Ability
to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with
executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers,
ancillary and support staff, other departments, and
patients/families. Ability to work productively and effectively
within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities
and specialized equipment. Good clinical judgment with critical
thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as
related to various aspects of patient care. Critical thinking
skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of
the nursing process. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical
stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of
patients. Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles
(and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of
patients, families, students and new staff. Provides detailed and
appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide
them through the episode of care both in the office setting and via
phone/written communication when at home. Supports the development
of students, new staff and colleagues. Creates an environment of
open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for
feedback and improving practice. Formulates goals and a plan of
care for patients that involves the patient as partner and
considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner.
Triages patient situations and coordinates care with physician.
Assist physician with all aspects of patient care including
assessment, evaluation and education. Demonstrates critical
thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety,
psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an
episode of care. Practices solid communication skills, and is able
to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care
providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in
patient care and office practices. Patient documentation is
comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.
Incorporates national professional organization as well as business
unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality
and satisfaction. Creates a caring and compassionate patient
focused experience by building healing relationships with patients,
families and colleagues. Demonstrates accountability for
professional development that improves the quality of professional
practice and the quality of patient care. Actively participates in
practice-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the
change and transition process to improve quality of care and the
practice environment. Serves as a highly engaged and full partner
on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs
for assistance and partnership. Participates in work that improves
patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to
change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally
and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions,
enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds
peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious
balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours,
time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and
management any safety hazards identified in the workplace. Minimum
six months experience preferred. BSN preferred. The individual must
be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the
patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below. They
must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and
development over the life span and possess the ability to assess
data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the
appropriate information needed to identify each patient's
requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide
the care needs as described in the department policy and
procedures. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: UPMC
approved national certification preferred. Current licensure as a
Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the
facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact
agreement with the state where the facility is located. CPR
required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and
skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Graduate
nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of
hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.?
Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of
graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results
of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and
void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within
6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted
from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU. Basic Life
Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Registered
Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal *Current
licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if
the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing
Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a
participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an
out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the
state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon
changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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