Shadyside Clinician- 4 East (Pulmonary)

Are you an experienced RN looking to take the next step in your career? 

UPMC Shadyside is seeking a full-time Clinician to join its 4 East Pulmonary unit this could be your perfect opportunity!

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 Unit 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.

The full-time schedule will require working 40 hours per week, 12-hour rotating shifts. Flexibility to adjust shifts and assist with coverage as staffing needs arise is essential. 

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus!

• $20,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over 1 year of experience

About 4 East

4 East is a pulmonary medicine unit with 24 beds, all housed in private rooms. On our unit we see a high number of cystic fibrosis and peritoneal dialysis patients, in addition to patients with pulmonary conditions such as COPD and pneumonia. We strive to create a uniquely caring and healing environment, with a staff that is very supportive of each other as well as students learning on the unit. We also receive an overflow of internal medicine patients; our diverse patient population and fast pace of work makes 4 East a perfect fit for graduate nurses and nurses seeking to build broad knowledge and/or gain new experience.

What You'll Do

As a Clinician, you will:

• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to nursing staff
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and evaluating team members
• Mentor new nurses, students, interns, and preceptors
• Support staff education, orientation, and professional development
• Promote evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes
• Lead change initiatives and support staff through transitions
• Serve as a clinical resource and subject matter expert
• Participate in shared governance and leadership activities
• Deliver direct patient care as needed:
  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 Unit 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.
  
   Why Join UPMC?
• Opportunity to lead and mentor the next generation of nurses
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities
• Commitment to quality, innovation, and patient-centered care

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

  If you are an experienced nurse looking to expand your leadership impact while continuing to influence patient care, we encourage you to apply.

Required Qualifications