OR Surgical Specialist
4 days ago
The hours are Monday-Friday, 10-hour day shift, day off opposite of Clinician, and full call and holiday requirements
Each OR Surgical Specialist will assist with one of the following surgical service groupings:
- Orthopedics, Hand, Podiatry
- General, Robotics, Colorectal, Urology
- Cardiovascular, Thoracic, Vascular, Transplant
The OR Surgical Specialist will serve as an informal leader in the department, providing support to the Clinicians and designated service lines.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Leadership & Professional Practice
- Serves as a role model of professional nursing practice and a recognized leader in one or more areas: clinical expertise, education, resource specialization, and evidence-based practice.
- Provides constructive feedback to healthcare team members and actively participates in nursing peer review, including evaluation of core surgical specialty team performance.
- Promotes and leads change initiatives that enhance patient care quality and the OR environment.
- Demonstrates advanced clinical assessment and analytical skills within the framework of Relationship-Based Care.
- Participates in shared governance at the unit level and contributes to hospital-wide councils.
- Identifies opportunities for clinical quality improvement, cost-effective supply management, and workplace enhancements.
- Applies evidence-based practices consistently and leads or participates in teams that implement innovations in patient care and workforce well-being.
- Fosters a culture of collaboration and respect, addressing issues such as horizontal violence and impairment.
- Maintains a healthy work-life balance through effective prioritization and delegation.
- Demonstrates a passion for developing others by precepting students, graduate nurses, and new hires.
- Identifies learning opportunities to improve clinical and behavioral practices.
- Actively seeks performance feedback and engages in continuous professional development.
- Supports ongoing learning by sharing research, presenting educational materials, and facilitating journal clubs.
- Applies the nursing process to create a healing environment, utilizing strong communication skills to advocate for patient needs and coordinate care.
- Maintains comprehensive documentation that supports effective communication among caregivers.
- Demonstrates critical thinking in identifying and addressing clinical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs.
- Aligns daily practice with national professional standards and organizational goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
- Demonstrates expert knowledge of the OR environment, equipment, and procedures.
- Leads service line specialty teams, which may span multiple specialties based on volume and complexity.
- Ensures availability of appropriate vendor trays, instrumentation, implants, and specialty products.
- Enforces compliance with approved vendor and product use policies; reports violations to the OR Nurse Manager.
- Participates in the Value Analysis Team (VAT) process.
- Educates staff on service line-specific equipment and updates.
- Supports onboarding and evaluation of new service line staff.
- Coordinates with Supply Chain Management to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date preference cards.
- Performs charge nurse duties and manages service line operations in the absence of the clinician.
- Performs scrub role (required for RNs hired on or after July 1, 2023).
- Participates in at least one department or hospital committee.
- Demonstrates understanding of departmental fiscal responsibilities.
- Contributes to decision-making regarding surgical equipment, instruments, and supply acquisition.
- Collaborates in developing surgical budgetary requirements.
- Organizes and coordinates effective use of personnel and materials.
- Develops and delivers continuing education topics and courses.
- Minimum Experience: 4 years of professional nursing experience required.
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Professional Development:
- Annual completion of a professional contribution aligned with department, hospital, or system goals, as approved by the Unit Director.
- One of the following must be obtained within 1 year of hire/transfer and maintained thereafter:
- UPMC-approved nursing certification
- Certification from the UPMC Wolff Learning Academy Center for Nursing Excellence
- Master's degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- If a BSN is held, a Master's degree in a related field may substitute for certification.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, compassionate relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary/support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
- Proven effectiveness in navigating complex environments, managing multiple and shifting priorities, and operating specialized equipment.
- Exemplary clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills relevant to patient care.
- Strong leadership in applying and guiding others through the nursing process.
- Physical capabilities including mobility, visual/manual dexterity, and stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning.
- Required Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - must meet AHA standards, including both didactic and skills demonstration components, completed within 30 days of hire.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment or a multistate license under the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC).
- Employees who relocate to the state where the facility is located must obtain state licensure within 60 days of residency change.
- Clearances:
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
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