Clinician - Same Day Services

at  UPMC

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND CLEARANCES:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
• Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED NURSE LOOKING TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN THEIR CAREER? ARE YOU SOMEONE WHO ENJOYS TAKING CHARGE AND LEADING OTHERS TOWARD A COMMON GOAL OF EXCELLENT PATIENT CARE? THE CLINICIAN ROLE MAYBE FOR YOU!

The Clinician is a nurse leader who has direct responsibility in the achievement of a culture of excellence and patient care. The Clinician is a highly developed role model of professional nursing practice. Under the general direction of the Director or other department manager, the Clinician will complete and deliver employee evaluations, conduct selection and hiring of staff, and manage the daily performance for a group of direct reports. The Clinician is responsible for providing service-based education and clinical expertise for staff including orientation and training, consultation on practice issues, and general coordination of clinical activities. Additionally, the Clinician may have shift accountability for delivering nursing care when needed. This clinician will oversee our Same Day Surgery, PACU and GI Labs. This position will also work closely with the Operating Room leadership team to provide seamless coverage as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fosters effective team relationships through mentoring and positive communication.
• Addresses cultural diversity and workplace challenges.
• Upholds accountability for safe work practices and balanced lifestyles.
• Utilizes performance improvement tools to enhance care quality and work environment.
• Shares insights from improvements across different units.
• Engages in mentoring, educating, and sharing knowledge to benefit patients, peers, and healthcare teams.
• Takes on the role of preceptor for various levels of nursing staff.
• Advocates for continuous learning and professional development.
• Promotes patient safety, quality care, and a positive patient experience in line with organizational goals.
• Builds healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Shares new knowledge and innovations in healthcare settings.
• Employs nursing knowledge and skills based on Relationship Based Care principles.
• Exhibits critical thinking in clinical decision-making.
• BS/BSN required. If BS degree not in nursing, a Master’s or higher degree in Nursing is required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience