Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II, BSN (Part-Time) UPMC Susquehanna Surgery Ctr

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Pre‑admission organization of patient data in preparation for procedures, including PAT.
• Preparing patients for procedures by validating health information, providing patient education, and performing necessary preparation (e.g., shave, scrub, insertion, medication administration, pre‑procedural testing).
• Phase 1 recovery of post‑operative patients.
• Phase 2 recovery and discharge of post‑operative patients.
• Maintaining appropriate state of the unit by stocking, organizing, and cleaning care areas.
• Flexibly rotating between areas as census demands.
• Performing duties in accordance with system‑wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two or more years of experience (peri‑anesthesia, surgery/procedural center, ICU, or ER preferred).
• BSN preferred; a Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for certification if a BSN is held.
• Completion of one contribution as set forth through UPMC’s My Nursing Career Ladder.
• UPMC‑approved nursing certification required (unless a Master’s in nursing or DNP is held).
• Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher rating on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation to be promoted to this level.
• Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher rating on annual performance evaluation to retain status.
• 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, handling multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Critical thinking skills necessary to lead others in application of the nursing process.
• Mobility, visual manual dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• CPR required based on AHA standards, including both didactic and skills demonstration within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Registered Nurse (RN) designation.
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal.
• 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), a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state.
• Hires and current employees working on an out‑of‑state NLC license who later change residency to the facility’s state have 60 days to obtain licensure in that state.

Work Schedule

Variable 8‑hour shifts between 6:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday. No weekends, no holidays. Occasional late shift.