Professional Staff Nurse, Pre-Admission Call Room

Experienced Nurse Wanted for Pre-Admission Call Room

UPMC East Hospital is searching for an experienced nurse to support our Pre-Admission Call Room!

Location:

UPMC East Hospital, Monroeville, PA

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Status:
Full-time | No weekends, holidays, or on-call required

We are seeking a highly organized and clinically experienced Registered Nurse to join our Pre-Admission Call Room team. This specialized role is vital in preparing surgical patients for successful outcomes by ensuring all pre-operative requirements are met well in advance of their procedures.

• Conduct pre-admission phone calls with surgical patients to review medical history and provide pre-op instructions
• Review patient charts for completeness, including:
  Cardiac clearances, EKGs, History and physicals
• Collaborate closely with anesthesia providers and OR scheduling teams
• Ensure all documentation is in place to support safe and timely surgical care

• ICU experience
• Pre-op or PACU experience
• Previous pre-admission or surgical services experience

• Predictable
  
  Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday only — no weekends, no holidays, no call
• Up to $15,000 sign on bonus for experienced nurses!
• Collaborative Environment:
  Work closely with anesthesia and a supportive team of co-workers
• Specialized Focus:
  Be part of a unique team that bridges patient care with surgical scheduling and anesthesia coordination

This is a great opportunity for an experienced RN looking for a more structured schedule while still playing a critical role in surgical patient care. You'll be part of a specialized, high-functioning team that values precision, communication, and collaboration.

Responsibilities include:

• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff.
• Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
• Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts.

Zero to two years of experience for salary shown, but title and pay will be adjusted to reflect those with more experience and education.

Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.

Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care. Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.

Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: UPMC approved national certification preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

ACLS required within 1 year of hire date.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran