Clinician - T12 Cardiology

at  UPMC

Are you a highly motivated Registered Nurse interested in advancing your career and gaining leadership experience? UPMC Altoona is hiring a Clinician to help support our T12 Cardiology in this full-time, dayshift role!
The qualified candidate will be placed into the appropriate job title (Sr. Clinician, Clinician, or Clinician Fellow) and salary grade based on years of experience and/or education
This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! External candidates are eligible for $15,000 in exchange for a 2-year work commitment!

CLINICIAN FELLOW REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience.
• If BSN not at the time of hire must be enrolled in a program within one year of hire/transfer date and completed within three years of enrollment (i.e. public health, informational technology, administration, etc.).

CLINICIAN REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience
• Master’s degree is preferred. BS/BSN required.
• If a BS degree is not in nursing, a Master’s degree or higher degree in Nursing is required.

SR. CLINICIAN REQUIREMENTS:

• Four years of nursing experience required.
• Prior progressive leadership experience strongly preferred for external hires.
• BS/BSN required.
• Master’s degree in nursing required if BS degree not in nursing or Master’s degree in a related field if BSN is held
• Employees with a BSN may substitute a master’s degree with a UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/transfer and must be maintained.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

• This position is a key role model in professional nursing with expertise in clinical practice, teaching, and evidence-based practice. The role collaborates with management to foster a culture of excellence in nursing practice and patient care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clinical Leadership: Utilizes advanced clinical skills to ensure high-quality patient care. Accountable for the delivery of nursing care and shift management.
• Staff Development: Provides education, orientation, and training for staff. Assists with employee evaluations, hiring, and performance management.
• Mentorship & Coaching: Guides colleagues on cultural diversity and workplace issues. Acts as a preceptor for new and experienced nurses.
• Continuous Improvement: Applies performance improvement tools, integrates research and best practices, and shares knowledge across units.
• Patient Care: Ensures comprehensive documentation and effective communication with the healthcare team. Builds compassionate relationships with patients and families.
• Leadership & Expertise: Assumes formal leadership in areas such as quality improvement or onboarding. Demonstrates critical thinking and contributes to patient safety and satisfaction.
• The Professional Staff Nurse must demonstrate expertise in providing age-appropriate care and understanding principles of growth and development. They should effectively assess and interpret patient data to meet age-specific needs, according to department policies. The role requires building positive relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, managing complex environments, and handling multiple priorities. Essential skills include exemplary clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Physical stamina for walking, standing, lifting, and manual dexterity is also necessary.