Clinician Labor and Delivery

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

16h

About The Position

At UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, we are more than a hospital — we are a trusted partner in every stage of a woman’s life. From groundbreaking research and advanced treatments to compassionate, personalized care, Magee has been a leader in women’s health for generations. Whether welcoming new life, supporting complex health needs, or guiding patients through every milestone, our experts combine innovation with empathy to deliver care that inspires confidence and comfort. UPMC Magee is honored to have been designated as a Magnet-designated hospital – twice! At Magee, we don’t just treat patients — we care for people, families, and futures. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of women’s health.
The Labor & Delivery Department at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is an extraordinarily high-volume maternity unit dedicated to caring for patients experiencing normal/natural childbirth, as well as complicated high-risk deliveries, patients with substance abuse, and pregnancy loss. The Labor & Delivery Department encompasses an OB emergency department, labor suite, OR, PACU, and ICU. You will work with many different OB disciplines and providers with various approaches to childbirth—including Resident physicians, family practice physicians, OB attending physicians, and midwives. Previous postpartum or labor & delivery experience is strongly preferred, however, candidates with Med Surg (Acute Care), ED, and/or ICU experience will be considered.
What can you Expect as a Clinician?
The Clinician is a nurse leader who has direct responsibility in the achievement of a culture of excellence and patient care who 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.
As a Clinician you will actively participate 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. You will serve as a leader in clinical nursing practice, identifying patient and staff focused opportunities for improvement and leading the change process. The Clinician assumes formal leadership responsibilities for one or more of the following: quality improvement, evidence-based practice, GN or new hire on-boarding and completes and/or assists with staff performance evaluations for direct reports as applicable.
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.
How does UPMC Support our Nurses?
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
• BS/BSN required. Master’s degree preferred
• If BS degree not in nursing, a master’s or higher degree in nursing required
• 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34

Nice To Haves

• Previous OB nursing experience preferred
• Previous leadership/management experience preferred
• National Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete and deliver employee evaluations
• Conduct selection and hiring of staff
• Manage the daily performance for a group of direct reports
• Providing service-based education and clinical expertise for staff including orientation and training, consultation on practice issues, and general coordination of clinical activities
• Actively participate 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
• Serve as a leader in clinical nursing practice, identifying patient and staff focused opportunities for improvement and leading the change process
• Assume formal leadership responsibilities for one or more of the following: quality improvement, evidence-based practice, GN or new hire on-boarding and completes and/or assists with staff performance evaluations for direct reports as applicable

Benefits

• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, 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
• Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level