Clinician (Evenings) - T12 Cardiology

UPMC • Altoona, PA • 1h ago

Are you a highly motivated Registered Nurse interested in advancing your career and gaining leadership experience? UPMC Altoona is hiring a Clinician or Clinician Fellow to help support our T12 Cardiology Unit (Medical Progressive)!

This is a full-time position with an evening shift schedule of 3pm-11pm/11am-11pm/3am-3pm, with no holidays or weekends!

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! External candidates are eligible for $20,000 in exchange for a 2-year work commitment.

The qualified candidate will be placed into the appropriate job title (Clinician or Clinician Fellow) and salary grade based on years of experience and/or education

Purpose & Responsibilities:

Building Relationships

Foster teamwork by building and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues and external partners. Mentor and coach peers on cultural diversity and address workplace issues. Promote well-being by modeling healthy work habits and time management, encouraging a balanced lifestyle for yourself and your team.

Improving Care

Enhance quality by using performance improvement tools to boost care quality and work environment. Share insights and successful practices across units. Advance knowledge by staying updated with research and best practices, and share new knowledge through presentations, posters, and publications.

Mentoring and Education

Support development by mentoring and educating staff, including student nurses and new hires. Help develop new preceptors and share your expertise with the broader healthcare team. Lead learning by actively participating in training and educational activities and promoting continuous learning within the team.

Patient Care Excellence

Deliver compassionate care by applying nursing knowledge to address patients' clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Communicate effectively with patients and other caregivers. Ensure thorough documentation to support effective care coordination.

Leadership and Improvement

Lead change by identifying opportunities for improvement and guiding changes in clinical practice. Support staff through transitions and lead quality improvement initiatives. Participate in leadership roles at the unit or system level and assist with performance evaluations for your team.

Clinician Fellow Requirements:

Minimum 2 years' experience.

If BSN is 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 preferred. BS/BSN required.

If a BS degree is not in nursing, a Master's 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.

Other Qualifications:

Professional Competence:Demonstrate competence as a Professional Staff Nurse and apply your knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care.

Age-Specific Knowledge: Understand growth and development across the lifespan. Assess and interpret patient data to meet their age-specific needs according to department policies.

Relationship Building: Establish and maintain positive relationships with executives, managers, physicians, other staff, and patients/families. Work effectively in a complex environment and manage multiple priorities.

Clinical Judgment: Use exemplary clinical judgment and problem-solving skills in patient care. Lead others in applying the nursing process effectively.

Physical Requirements: Be prepared for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients. Ensure you have the mobility and manual dexterity needed for the role

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

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

National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification

Registered Nurse (RN)

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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