Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II, BSN

Children's Lawrenceville (CHILDHOSP) 4401 Penn Avenue , 15224 a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Join the nationally recognized team at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh as a Full-Time PACU Registered Nurse! If you thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and are passionate about caring for pediatric patients, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Our PACU recovers 50-70 patients each day from the Operating Room, Procedure Center, and Interventional Radiology, with nurses caring for just 1-2 patients at a time.

You'll work closely with anesthesiologists and an experienced multidisciplinary team while enjoying a schedule that is primarily daylight. Plus, you'll have access to UPMC's Inpatient Nursing Career Ladder, strong professional growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture that makes UPMC Children's a great place to build your nursing career. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }

Schedule

Full-time position working four 9-hour shifts per week on a rotating schedule. Hours are primarily daylight (7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.), with occasional evening shifts (3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.), on-call responsibilities, and rotating weekend coverage.

Responsibilities

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Demonstrates a passion for developing others by precepting students, graduate nurses, and new hires while fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to deliver safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care. Develops individualized plans of care, communicates effectively with the healthcare team, and maintains comprehensive documentation to support quality outcomes.

Utilizes critical thinking to address clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual needs while promoting patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. Serves as a role model for professional nursing practice through clinical expertise, evidence-based practice, peer support, and participation in shared governance. Provides constructive feedback, contributes to quality improvement initiatives, and supports changes that enhance patient care and the work environment.

Builds positive working relationships, promotes a healthy workplace culture, and demonstrates cultural awareness and professionalism. Maintains a balanced approach to work responsibilities through effective prioritization, organization, and delegation. Identifies opportunities for clinical and workplace improvement and actively participates in initiatives that advance patient care and workforce well-being. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Minimum 3 years of RN experience required for Sr. II level; BSN preferred.

Completion of annual contribution requirements as outlined in UPMC’s My Nursing Career Ladder. UPMC-approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire or promotion and must be maintained. Certification requirement may be waived for candidates with a Master’s degree in Nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

If a BSN is held, a Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for the certification requirement. Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care across the age groups served by the department. Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to provide age-appropriate care.

Must achieve and maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher performance evaluation rating. Strong relationship-building skills with patients, families, physicians, advanced practice providers, leadership, and interdisciplinary team members. Ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

Exceptional clinical judgment, critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Ability to lead others in the application of the nursing process. Physical stamina and mobility required, including frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances Current Pennsylvania RN license or an eligible multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) license. Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) certification. Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance. Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance.

Act 73 FBI Clearance. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.