Sr. Professional Staff Nurse- South Hills Surgery Center

About the role

Join our Surgery Center team as a Professional Staff Nurse – PreOp/PACU, where you’ll deliver high-quality, relationship-based care in a collaborative, fast-paced surgical environment with a significant orthopedic population.

What You’ll Do

Deliver Exceptional Surgical Care - Prepare patients for surgery, ensuring safety, readiness, and education - Provide skilled monitoring and recovery care in PACU - Apply the nursing process within a Relationship-Based Care model - Demonstrate strong clinical judgment in assessing clinical, safety, psychological, and discharge needs - Ensure thorough documentation that promotes seamless communication Lead & Collaborate - Serve as a highly engaged partner on the interdisciplinary surgical team - Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and colleagues - Work in a team-centered environment alongside fellow nursing staff to deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality patient care. Drive Quality & Professional Growth - Participate in quality improvement initiatives - Incorporate evidence-based practice into clinical decision-making - Take accountability for ongoing professional development

Qualifications

- BSN preferred - 0–2 years of RN experience (Surgical, PreOp, PACU, or acute care experience preferred) - Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills - Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced procedural setting - Excellent communication and collaboration skills - Ability to provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan

Licensure & Certifications

- Current RN license (state of practice or multistate compact license) - BLS/CPR (AHA-compliant) within 30 days of hire - Required clearances: Act 33, Act 34, Act 73 FBI - ACLS, BLS, PALS, can be completed within 6 months.