Clinician Fellow

The Emergency Department at UPMC Somerset is a tight‑knit, resilient team that relies on each other through every shift. We care for our patients like they’re our neighbors—because often, they are. Our team values teamwork, flexibility, accountability, and direct communication, and we support one another while maintaining high standards for the community we serve.

We are seeking a Clinician to join our ED team. This role works primarily daylight with the expectation to cover evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. The Clinician will help lead clinical practice, support staff, guide change, and ensure excellent patient care within a fast‑paced, community‑centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical improvement efforts by identifying opportunities, guiding change, and supporting staff through transitions. Provide education during new processes and assist with quality, onboarding, and peer review.
• Use strong clinical judgment to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families, applying the nursing process to ensure safe and effective care.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and the care team, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and supports seamless care transitions.
• Analyze patient needs and safety concerns to make sound decisions. Use critical thinking to guide care throughout each episode.
• Promote patient safety and satisfaction by following best practices and organizational standards, helping to create a compassionate and healing experience.
• Share new knowledge, research, and best practices with the team through education, discussions, or presentations.
• Use performance‑improvement tools to enhance care quality and integrate evidence‑based practices into daily work. Help spread successful improvements across units.
• Build positive, respectful working relationships and model supportive communication. Coach others on teamwork, cultural awareness, and professional conduct.
• Mentor and support nurses, students, and new hires by serving as a preceptor and contributing to the growth and development of new preceptors.
• Maintain professionalism, accountability, and healthy work habits. Perform additional duties and system‑wide competencies as assigned.