UPMC Leader Surgery Center, 1703 Innovation Dr, Suite 1100

Work schedule: Day surgery, no weekends, call or holidays.

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Professional Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Professional Staff Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Responsibilities:

Direct patient care Patient assessments Collaboration Attention to detail Primarily in PACU, Pre-operative as needed. *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. *Performs other duties as assigned.