A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Join the team at UPMC West Mifflin Ambulatory Surgery Center as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, patient-focused surgical environment. Our OR nurses collaborate with skilled surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional care before, during, and after surgical procedures. At UPMC, you'll find opportunities to grow professionally through our My Nursing Career Ladder , which recognizes clinical excellence, leadership, professional development, and contributions to patient care. If you're passionate about surgical nursing and looking for a supportive team that values innovation, professional growth, and outstanding patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
Serves as a role model for professional nursing practice by functioning as a recognized unit leader through clinical expertise, education, specialized resource support, and/or evidence-based practice. Consistently provides constructive feedback to healthcare team members and participates in the nursing peer review process. Promotes changes that enhance patient care quality and the unit environment and actively participates in or leads successful teams. Demonstrates advanced clinical assessment, critical thinking, and analytical skills within the framework of Relationship Based Care. Participates in shared governance initiatives at both the unit and hospital levels. Applies the nursing process to create a healing environment and develops individualized plans of care in partnership with patients and families. Effectively communicates patient conditions, care recommendations, and practice improvements to the interdisciplinary team. Maintains comprehensive documentation that supports continuity of care and patient outcomes. Identifies and addresses clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual patient needs throughout the episode of care. Supports patient safety, quality, and patient experience initiatives by incorporating organizational and professional practice standards into daily work. Fosters compassionate, patient-centered relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Demonstrates a commitment to developing others by precepting students, graduate nurses, and new hires. Identifies learning opportunities, seeks feedback, shares knowledge, and supports ongoing professional development activities. Applies evidence-based practice to improve clinical quality, patient outcomes, and workplace processes. Participates in or leads initiatives that advance innovation, patient care excellence, and workforce well-being. Promotes a healthy work environment by building strong relationships, demonstrating cultural awareness, and appropriately addressing workplace concerns. Balances responsibilities through effective prioritization and delegation. Performs all duties in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors. Completes other assigned responsibilities as needed.
