Clinician - Critical Care Unit

%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:center;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAre you an experienced RN looking to take the next step in your career?%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:center;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EUPMC Somerset is seeking a full-time Clinician to join their dynamic Critical Care Unit - this could be your perfect opportunity!%3C/strong%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22c6%22 style=%22line-height:12.475pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-right:6pt;margin-top:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22c7%22%3EThe 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:12px;margin-right:0px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EThe full-time schedule will require working 40 hours per week and includes a mix of 8-hour and 12-hour, daylight, evening, and weekend shifts. Flexibility to adjust shifts and assist with coverage as staffing needs arise is essential. No holidays required!%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:12px;margin-right:0px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Ci%3E*Title and salary will be determined based on education and nursing experience. Those with 2 years of experience and/or those without their BSN will be brought in at the Clinician Fellow title and pay range. Salary, as shown, is for Clinician.%26nbsp;%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22c1%22 style=%22line-height:12.95pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-right:6pt;margin-top:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EResponsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EServes as a leader in clinical nursing practice, identifying patient and staff focused opportunities for improvement and leading the change process. Identifies, educates, and supports the psychological and learning needs of staff during change and transition. Practices participatory leadership and is an active member of shared leadership at the unit, facility, or system level. Assumes formal leadership responsibilities for one or more of the following: quality improvement, evidence-based practice, GN or new hire on-boarding.%26nbsp; Completes and/or assists with staff performance evaluations for direct reports as applicable.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EApplies nursing knowledge and skills within the framework of Relationship Based Care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Demonstrates critical thinking in the analysis of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Practices solid verbal and written communication skills and can articulate and translate the patient%27s condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Ensures patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EIncorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system%27s goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction of the patient experience in daily work. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.%26nbsp; Disseminates new knowledge and innovations through presentations, posters, and publications.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EDemonstrates interest in the development of others and positively impacts the lives of patients/families, peers, and members of the healthcare team through mentoring, education, and knowledge sharing.%26nbsp; Actively participates in the role of preceptor for student nurses, nurse interns, graduate and experienced nurses and assists with the development of new preceptors in their role. Mentors and role models quest for continuous learning through formal education and the development of others. Seeks opportunities to share expertise with other members of the healthcare team within and beyond the clinical unit/department.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EDemonstrates knowledge of performance improvement tools and techniques. Continuously improves the quality of care and the work environment of outcomes and the integration of research and best practices into daily work.%26nbsp; Shares learning from improvements with other units and/or spreads across the business unit or system.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EDevelops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by building teams and relationships through mentoring and modeling uplifting and positive communication.%26nbsp;Coaches colleagues on cultural diversity and addresses workplace horizontal violence and impairment.%26nbsp; Demonstrates accountability to self and others for safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyles.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E

• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience for Clinician title
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience for Clinician Fellow title
• BS/BSN required/Master's degree preferred 

  • If BS degree not in nursing, a Master's or higher degree in Nursing is required.

     

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

·        Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in practicing state

·        National Certification preferred.

·        CPR 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) 

·        Registered Nurse (RN)

*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.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Details
Primary Location: USA-PA-Somerset
Work Locations: 225 S Center Ave, 225 S Center Avenue, 15501
Business Unit: UPMC Somerset
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Variable
Union: No
Salary Range: 45.92, 61.28