Professional Staff Nurse, BSN- Acute Pain

Job Responsibilities

Join a collaborative, patient-focused team where you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional preoperative care and setting the tone for a positive surgical experience.

Patient Care & Clinical Excellence

• Prepare patients for surgery in partnership with the Ambulatory Surgery Department
• Assist with pre-operative pain blocks and ensure patient readiness for procedures
• Deliver compassionate, relationship-based care that puts patients and families first
• Develop and implement individualized care plans using a holistic approach
• Use critical thinking to address clinical, safety, and emotional patient needs
• Communicate clearly with the interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes
• Maintain accurate, thorough documentation to support continuity of care

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives within the unit
• Identify opportunities to enhance patient safety, satisfaction, and outcomes
• Incorporate evidence-based practice into daily care
• Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions to improve care delivery

Teamwork & Culture

• Work closely with surgical and ambulatory teams in a highly collaborative environment
• Build strong, supportive relationships with colleagues and patients
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and respect
• Step in to support team members and contribute to a positive work environment

Education & Professional Growth

• Educate patients and families throughout the preoperative process
• Support and mentor new staff, students, and peers (preceptor opportunities available)
• Participate in shared governance and team-based decision making
• Embrace continuous learning and professional development

Adaptability & Accountability

• Take ownership of your role and contributions to the care team
• Adapt to change and help drive improvements in care and workflow
• Maintain strong time management and organizational skills

Schedule & Work Environment

• Monday Friday | 8-hour shifts (5:00 AM 1:30 PM)
• No weekends, no holidays, and no call
• Work closely with a dedicated Ambulatory Surgery team in a fast-paced, supportive setting
• Be part of a role that directly impacts surgical readiness and patient experience
• Consistent daytime schedule with excellent work-life balance
• No weekends, holidays, or call responsibilities
• Strong teamwork and collaborative culture
• Meaningful patient interaction in a specialized preoperative setting
• Opportunities to grow, learn, and make a real impact

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.

Zero to two years of experience. BSN preferred. 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.

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.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)

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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.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran