Acute Care Nurse Leader & Clinical Educator

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC's 10 E/W Adult Acute Care Unit seeks a Nurse Clinician to lead a 30-bed acuity adaptable team. The role emphasizes professional nursing practice, staff evaluations, hiring, and daily performance management under the Unit Director.

You will oversee orientation, education, and clinical coordination, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and mentor new preceptors. The Clinician drives patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice within this teaching unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required; master's preferred for leadership paths.
• Strong clinical expertise with a track record in staff development.
• Experience leading inpatient teams and coordinating cross-functional care.

Responsibilities

• Leads performance evaluations and staff hiring for a nurse team.
• Oversees orientation, education, and clinical coordination for staff.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and discharge planning.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Staff mentoring

Clinical supervision

Performance improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Quality Improvement Tools

Job description

UPMC's 10 E/W Adult Acute Care Unit seeks a Nurse Clinician to lead a 30-bed acuity adaptable team. The role emphasizes professional nursing practice, staff evaluations, hiring, and daily performance management under the Unit Director.

You will oversee orientation, education, and clinical coordination, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and mentor new preceptors. The Clinician drives patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice within this teaching unit.