UPMC Hamot, a Magnet Designated Hospital, is seeking a Full-Time Clinician to join the Admin Cardio-Pulmonary team!

We are excited to invite a dedicated and skilled Full-Time Clinician to join our Admin Cardio-Pulmonary team. This is a Monday through Friday position, offering a daytime schedule from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. As a Magnet-designated hospital, UPMC Hamot is committed to providing exceptional patient care and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment.

Cardiovascular experience in areas such as cardiology, vascular, or cardiac surgery (inpatient or outpatient) is preferred. However, we are also open to considering candidates with experience in the Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), or Operating Room (OR). If you’re passionate about making a difference in patient care and leadership, we would love to have you on our team!

As a nurse leader, the Clinician will play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of excellence in patient care. This highly developed role models professional nursing practice and is responsible for overseeing the achievement of exceptional care standards. Under the general direction of the Unit Director or department manager, the Clinician will manage staff performance, conduct employee evaluations, and participate in the recruitment and hiring process. Additionally, the Clinician will provide service-based education, clinical expertise, and support to staff, including orientation, training, and ongoing consultation. In this role, you will also support the non-invasive and invasive cardiology departments by coordinating new educational training programs for echocardiography, as well as invasive and non-invasive cardiac technicians.

Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Building: Cultivates productive working relationships both internally and externally. Leads by mentoring and modeling positive, uplifting communication. Coaches colleagues on cultural diversity, addresses workplace horizontal violence, and promotes healthy work habits, time management, and balanced lifestyles.

Performance Improvement: Demonstrates expertise in performance improvement techniques to enhance patient care and the work environment. Integrates research, evidence-based practices, and continuous learning into daily operations. Shares lessons learned from improvement initiatives with other units or across the organization.

Mentorship and Education: Positively impacts the lives of patients, families, peers, and the healthcare team through mentoring, education, and knowledge-sharing. Actively precepts student nurses, nurse interns, and both new and experienced nurses. Assists in the development of new preceptors and supports continuous learning for all staff.

Patient-Centered Care: Aligns daily work with national professional standards and UPMC goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. Fosters a caring, compassionate, patient-focused experience through healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Disseminates new knowledge and innovations through presentations, posters, and publications.

Nursing Practice: Applies nursing knowledge and skills within the framework of Relationship-Based Care, addressing the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and families. Utilizes critical thinking to assess and manage clinical, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues throughout an episode of care. Ensures clear and accurate communication, including thorough patient documentation to enhance collaboration among caregivers.

Clinical Leadership: Identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care and staff development, leading change initiatives. Supports staff through transitions, ensuring their psychological and educational needs are met. Participates in shared leadership at the unit, facility, and system level. Leads formal initiatives such as quality improvement, evidence-based practice, or new hire onboarding.

Staff Management: Completes performance evaluations for direct reports and assists in the management of staff performance. Supports professional development through continuous feedback and ongoing educational opportunities.

If you have any questions about the position or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our recruiter is available to assist you and provide more information to help you determine if this opportunity is the right fit for you.

To connect, simply send an email to valencickp@upmc.edu, and we’ll be happy to schedule a time to speak with you or address any inquiries you may have.