Clinician- Cardiology (UPMC Presbyterian/4D5D)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinician to lead a dynamic cardiology unit. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your nursing expertise to mentor a passionate team and drive excellence in patient care. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity for professional advancement within a Magnet-designated hospital. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. If you are ready to make a substantial impact in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experienced nurses ready to elevate their influence on patient care.
• Focus on expert clinical practice, teaching, and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Mentors and educates staff, promoting continuous learning.
• Leads clinical practice improvements and supports staff during change.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing Expertise

Mentoring

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse License

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Sign-On Bonus

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus of $20,000, available with a two-year commitment to UPMC.

Career Opportunity

Leverage your leadership expertise and extensive nursing background to advance your career! In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee one of our cardiology units, 4D/5D, guiding a dynamic team and driving excellence in patient care. If you’re a seasoned professional passionate about mentoring and making a substantial impact in healthcare, we encourage you to apply and join our distinguished team.

Position Details

For experienced nurses ready to elevate their influence on patient care and clinical practice, the Clinician role offers a compelling opportunity. UPMC Presbyterian, a Magnet-designated hospital, is seeking a full-time Clinician for our 4D/5D Cardiology Unit. This role is a critical step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, providing avenues for professional advancement and ongoing development. You’re already a leader in your field—now it’s time to make a difference.

What is 4D/5D?

Units 4D/5D are medical cardiology units with 18 telemetry beds in private rooms. We care for patients with various cardiac diagnoses, including heart failure, pulmonary arterial hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, cardiac rhythm disturbances, cardiac catheterization, post-pacemaker/ICD placement, and preparations for heart transplant and LVAD placement. We promote patient education, lifestyle changes, and home care, supported by a positive, high-performing team including physicians and APPs.

What is a Clinician?

The Clinician is a senior nursing role focusing on expert clinical practice, teaching, and evidence-based practice. Working closely with management, the Clinician fosters a culture of nursing and patient care excellence, assists with employee evaluations, hiring, and performance management, and ensures high-quality patient outcomes through advanced clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains productive relationships through mentoring, modeling positive communication, and coaching colleagues on diversity and workplace issues. Demonstrates accountability for safe work hours, time management, and healthy lifestyles.
• Uses performance improvement tools to enhance care quality and work environment, sharing learnings across units and systems.
• Mentors and educates staff, participates as a preceptor, and promotes continuous learning and development within the healthcare team.
• Aligns daily work with professional organization and system goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. Builds compassionate relationships with patients, families, and colleagues, and shares knowledge through presentations and publications.
• Applies nursing knowledge within Relationship-Based Care, using the nursing process to address clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Demonstrates critical thinking and effective communication, ensuring comprehensive documentation and care coordination.
• Leads clinical practice improvements, supports staff during change, practices participatory leadership, and assumes formal leadership roles such as quality improvement or onboarding. Participates in staff performance evaluations as needed.