Clinician - 4 M General Surgery at UPMC — NeverHard

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Grow as a Leader at UPMC McKeesport - Join Our 4M General Surgery Unit as a Clinician or Clinician Fellow Are you a compassionate, confident nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting your team? UPMC McKeesport is hiring a Full-Time Clinician or Clinician Fellow to join our 4M General Surgery Unit. If you're passionate about leading with purpose, elevating patient care, and making a meaningful impact both inside and beyond the unit, this is your opportunity. About Our Unit Our 24-bed telemetry unit sits at the heart of patient care at UPMC McKeesport. Here, nurses grow, collaborate, and support one another through every shift. We care for a diverse population with a focus on cardiac and surgical patients, giving you the chance to continuously build and refine specialized clinical skills. Why Nurses Love Working Here Supportive Team Culture You'll work alongside skilled, dedicated nurses who collaborate closely to ensure excellent patient outcomes. Whether you're stepping into leadership for the first time or refining your skills, our team provides mentorship, guidance, and genuine camaraderie. Diverse, Hands-On Clinical Experience Telemetry nursing offers valuable experience in cardiac monitoring, acute assessment, and post-surgical care. You'll have opportunities each day to strengthen your clinical judgment and broaden your skill set. A Strong Learning Environment Questions are encouraged. Growth is expected. We're committed to helping every nurse build confidence, competence, and long-term success. A Place to Build Your Career Many of our nurses have built lasting careers on 4M - a testament to our supportive culture and commitment to development. Schedule Details + 40 hours per week (80 hours per pay period) + Combination of 8- and 12-hour shifts + Rotating weekends, holidays, and off-shifts as part of the leadership team + Flexibility required to support unit needs + Off-shift accountability may be required for clinical operations _Final title and compensation will be based on the candidate's experience and education._ How UPMC Invests in Our Nurses UPMC is committed to supporting nurses-financially, professionally, and personally-starting on day one. We offer: + Up to 5.5 weeks of PTO, plus 7 paid holidays + Comprehensive career ladders, including a newly expanded nursing ladder + Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per year for employees and dependents + Access to top clinicians, advanced technology, and opportunities to advance your career Clinician Role Overview The Clinician is a frontline nurse leader responsible for fostering a culture of excellence and supporting professional nursing practice. Reporting to the Unit Director, the Clinician: + Conducts hiring, evaluations, and performance management + Provides education, clinical guidance, and coordination of clinical activities + Supports onboarding for new nurses and develops future preceptors + Leads initiatives in quality improvement and evidence-based practice + Serves as a resource for both clinical and professional development This role is ideal for nurses ready to lead by example, mentor others, and continuously drive improvement in patient care and the work environment. Key Responsibilities + Build strong, positive working relationships through collaboration and mentoring + Coach colleagues on cultural awareness, professionalism, and healthy team dynamics + Demonstrate accountability in time management, safety, and professional behavior + Use performance-improvement tools to enhance patient care and unit operations + Share knowledge and learning across units and the organization + Mentor student nurses, interns, graduate nurses, and new staff + Promote continuous learning and participate in professional development + Integrate organizational and national standards into daily practice to improve quality and safety + Communicate clearly and effectively across the care team + Ensure accurate and comprehensive patient documentation + Identify opportunities for improvement and lead change initiatives + Support staff through periods of change with education and guidance + Participate actively in shared governance + Assist with onboarding, evaluations, and quality and evidence-based practice projects If you're ready to step into a leadership role where you can influence patient outcomes, support your team, and continue growing your own career, we would love to hear from you. Let's make a difference-together-on 4M at UPMC McKeesport. + Minimum 4 years of nursing experience for Senior Clinician title. + Minimum 3 years of nursing experience for a Clinician title. + Minimum 2 years of nursing experience for a Clinician Fellow title. + BS/BSN required. + If BS degree is not in nursing, a Master's or higher degree in Nursing is required. + 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. + Demonstrated competence as a Professional Staff Nurse: + Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit. + Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures. + Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. + Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in the 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:** + Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). + Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in a practicing state. + National Certification preferred. + CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). + NIH Stroke Scale (NIH). + Acts 34 and 73 required with renewal.