What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician - T10 Surgical Progressive Care position at UPMC?
Clinician – T10 - Surgical Progressive Care
Location: UPMC Altoona
Schedule: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday (some weekend/holiday availability may be required)
Why Join Us?
At UPMC Altoona, we’re committed to building a culture of excellence in trauma care. As a Clinician on our T10 Surgical Progressive Care Unit, you’ll step into a highly respected nurse leader role where you’ll inspire, mentor, and guide others while making a direct impact on patient outcomes. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of nursing practice and elevate patient care.
What You’ll Do
As a Clinician, you’ll serve as both a leader and role model of professional nursing practice. Your responsibilities will include:
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead by example, fostering positive communication and teamwork.
- Mentor and coach colleagues, addressing cultural diversity and workplace challenges.
- Conduct staff evaluations, participate in hiring, and manage daily performance for direct reports.
- Support staff through change and transition, promoting participatory leadership and shared governance.
Clinical Excellence & Patient Care
- Provide clinical expertise and service-based education for staff, including orientation, training, and consultation.
- Apply Relationship-Based Care principles to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and strong communication skills to advocate for patients and collaborate with care teams.
- Step in with direct patient care responsibilities when needed.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Drive quality improvement initiatives and integrate evidence-based practices into daily work.
- Share best practices across units and disseminate new knowledge through presentations, posters, and publications.
- Actively participate in preceptorship, mentoring student nurses, interns, and new hires.
- Champion lifelong learning and professional development for yourself and others.
What We’re Looking For
- A nurse leader passionate about advancing patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
- Someone who thrives in mentoring, coaching, and building strong teams.
- A professional committed to continuous learning and innovation in nursing practice.
Compensation & Career Growth
- Generous $20,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates (with 2-year commitment).
- Placement into Clinician or Clinician Fellow title and salary grade based on experience and education.
- Opportunities to lead initiatives in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and onboarding.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000