Clinician - 4 MRIU

UPMC • Erie, PA

144d

About The Position

Ready to take your nursing career to the next level? We’re looking for an experienced nurse with a passion for leadership to join our dynamic team on 4 MRIU as a Clinician! This is your chance to make a real difference—mentor and inspire your fellow nurses, elevate patient care to new heights, and collaborate with a supportive, forward-thinking leadership team. Step into a role where your expertise will truly shine and help shape the future of healthcare! UPMC Hamot's Medical Respiratory Intermediate Unit is a medical/respiratory intermediate and trauma step-down unit. It cares for patients with trauma and respiratory complications needing advanced, but not critical care. Services include Bipap, high flow oxygen, CPAP, Aquanox therapy, dialysis, mechanical ventilation, and more. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience. Overview: The Clinician is a nurse leader responsible for fostering a culture of excellence in patient care and serving as a professional nursing practice role model. Reporting to the Unit Director or department manager, the Clinician conducts employee evaluations, manages staff selection and hiring, and oversees daily performance of direct reports. They provide service-based education, clinical expertise, orientation, training, practice consultation, and coordination of clinical activities. Additionally, the Clinician may be accountable for delivering nursing care during shifts when necessary. UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• BS/BSN required; if BS degree not in nursing, a Master's or higher degree in Nursing is required.
• Demonstrated competence as a Professional Staff Nurse.
• Ability to provide care and interact appropriately with patients of all ages served by the assigned unit.
• Knowledge of growth and development principles over the life span.
• Ability to assess patient data and interpret information to meet age-specific needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handling multiple and changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
• Critical thinking skills to lead others in applying the nursing process.
• Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Nice To Haves

• National Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Builds teams and relationships through mentoring and positive communication.
• Coaches on cultural diversity and addresses workplace violence and impairment.
• Demonstrates accountability for safe work hours, time management, and healthy lifestyles.
• Uses performance improvement tools and techniques to enhance care quality and work environment.
• Shares improvements with other units and across the business system.
• Focuses on the development of others, impacting patients, families, peers, and the healthcare team through mentoring and education.
• Acts as a preceptor for nurses and helps develop new preceptors.
• Pursues continuous learning and shares expertise within and beyond the clinical unit.
• Aligns with national and organizational goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Creates a compassionate patient experience and shares new knowledge through various platforms.
• Uses Relationship Based Care to meet patients' clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and communication skills in patient care.
• Ensures comprehensive patient documentation for effective communication.
• Leads clinical nursing practice improvements and supports staff through change.
• Practices participatory leadership and takes on formal leadership roles in quality improvement and onboarding.
• Completes or assists with staff performance evaluations.

Benefits

• Generous Sign-On Bonus for experienced nurses of up to $20,000 (Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience).
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year.
• Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree