Clinician Postpartum High Risk

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

7 paid holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per

Career ladders for nursing

Job summary

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital seeks a Clinician nurse leader who will oversee professional nursing practice and serve as a high‑level role model in patient care. Under supervision of the Unit Director, you will evaluate staff, participate in hiring decisions, and manage daily performance for a group of direct reports.

You will actively precept student nurses and new staff, lead clinical practice improvements, and support onboarding and ongoing education to maintain excellence in care.

Qualifications

• The Clinician is described as a nurse leader and role model of professional nursing practice.
• Responsibilities include staff evaluation, hiring, and daily performance management for direct reports.
• Orientation and training, consultation on practice issues, and coordinating clinical activities are part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Complete and deliver employee evaluations for staff.
• Conduct selection and hiring of staff and manage daily performance for direct reports.
• Provide service-based education and clinical expertise for staff, including orientation and training.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and contribute to evidence‑based practice.
• Assist with new hire onboarding and development of preceptors.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Precepting/mentoring

Quality improvement

Evidence-based practice

New hire onboarding

Job description

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.

2700 is a 20-bed Postpartum unit providing service and care to mother‑baby couplets who are well, but additionally treating mothers with pre‑eclampsia, newborns whose mothers are diagnosed with chorioamnionitis, high risk postpartum conditions such as Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, and surgical patients who have undergone C‑section, post‑partum tubal ligation, and/or hysterectomy during childbirth. This is a fast‑paced unit that provides staff with the extremely rewarding opportunity to impact and educate new families as well as work through adoption and surrogate scenarios.

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.

Here are a few examples of how we support our nurses:

• 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

Shifts/Hours: This role will work daylight hours 7am to 7pm and 7am to 3pm. Hours are subject to change based on business needs.