Join our team at UPMC Mercy as a Full-Time Flex Registered Nurse in our Outpatient PM&R Injection Department!

Are you a confident and experienced RN looking for a consistent weekday schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays? UPMC Mercy is seeking a dedicated nurse to support our small, fast-paced procedural unit focused on outpatient pain management injections. This unique role offers daylight hours with flexible start times (7a, 8a, or 9a), a supportive environment, and the opportunity to grow through UPMC’s robust Nursing Career Ladder.

• Scheduled 40 hours and will be downsized based on procedural schedule
  
  

As part of our team, you’ll play a vital role in every phase of patient care—from pre-op calls and preparation, to assisting physicians in procedures, to recovery and discharge. You’ll also manage supplies and documentation in EPIC. We’re looking for a strong, confident nurse with at least 2 years of experience who thrives in a small, team-oriented department.

Core Clinical Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process within the framework of Relationship-Based Care to create a healing environment.
• Formulate daily goals and individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients.
• Demonstrate critical thinking in identifying clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues during patient care.
• Communicate patient conditions effectively to other care providers and recommend changes in care plans and unit practices.
• Ensure comprehensive and accurate patient documentation to support continuity of care.
• Incorporate national professional standards and organizational goals to enhance patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
  
  

Patient & Staff Education

• Apply adult learning principles (and pediatric principles if applicable) in teaching patients, families, students, and new staff.
• Provide appropriate education to patients and families to support care transitions and recovery.
• Support the development of students and new staff; may serve as a preceptor.
• Foster continuous learning by seeking feedback and refining teaching practices.
  
  

Quality Improvement & Evidence-Based Practice

• Participate in unit-specific quality improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and communicate them to colleagues and management.
• Use research and evidence-based practice to enhance clinical care.
• Discuss relevant research and quality improvement opportunities during multidisciplinary rounds.
• Influence patient care plans through evidence-based recommendations.
  
  

‍‍ Team Collaboration & Professional Development

• Actively engage in shared governance and unit goal setting.
• Support change initiatives to improve care quality and the practice environment.
• Collaborate with care team members to meet patient needs and improve outcomes.
• Participate in activities that enhance the professional practice environment.
  
  

✅ Additional Responsibilities

• Perform duties in accordance with system-wide competencies and standards.
• Carry out other assigned tasks as needed.
  
  

The individual must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care and interactions for patients served by their assigned unit. This includes:

• Understanding principles of growth and development across the lifespan
• Assessing and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific needs
• Delivering care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
  
  

Experience & Education:

• 0-2 years of experience required; 2+ years of experience strongly preferred
• BSN preferred
  
  

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to build and maintain positive, caring relationships with staff, departments, patients, and families
• Capable of working effectively in complex environments with shifting priorities and specialized equipment
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning
• Mobility and manual visual dexterity
  
  

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Licensure: Current RN license in the facility’s state or a compact state under the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Certification: UPMC-approved national certification preferred
• CPR: Must meet AHA standards with both didactic and skills demonstration components within 30 days of hire
• Graduate Nurses:
• Must pass licensure exam within 6 months of hire or within 1 year of graduation (whichever comes first)
• Temporary permits are valid for 1 year from graduation, not from issue date
• Failure to meet exam deadline may result in termination or demotion at the BU’s discretion
  

Required Clearances and Credentials:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN) or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
• Act 34 Clearance
  
  

Note: Employees with an out-of-state NLC license who change residency to the facility’s state must apply for local licensure within 60 days of residency change.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran