What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician position at UPMC?
Unit: 7C Medical / Surgical. 7C is a 26 Bed Unit providing care for patients of various ages and medical needs.
Hours: Rotating Days/Nights, 3 Weekend Shifts per month
The Clinician serves as a nurse leader, directly accountable for fostering a culture of excellence and advancing patient care. As a distinguished role model of professional nursing practice, the Clinician operates under the guidance of the Unit Director or department manager. Responsibilities include conducting staff evaluations, overseeing recruitment and hiring, and managing the daily performance of assigned team members. The Clinician also provides service-based education and clinical expertise, supporting staff through orientation, training, practice consultation, and coordination of clinical activities. When necessary, the Clinician assumes shift accountability to ensure the delivery of high-quality nursing care.
Responsibilities:
- Develops and maintains productive relationships internally and externally
- Builds teams through mentoring and modeling positive, uplifting communication
- Coaches colleagues on cultural diversity and addresses workplace challenges such as horizontal violence and impairment
- Demonstrates accountability for safe work hours, effective time management, and healthy lifestyles
Performance Improvement & Best Practices
- Applies performance improvement tools and techniques to enhance care quality and work environment
- Integrates research and evidence-based practices into daily operations
- Shares improvements across units and disseminates learning throughout the business unit or health system
Mentorship & Professional Development
- Demonstrates commitment to the growth of others through mentoring, education, and knowledge sharing
- Serves as a preceptor for student nurses, interns, graduate nurses, and experienced staff
- Supports the development of new preceptors in their role
- Acts as a role model for continuous learning and formal education
- Seeks opportunities to share expertise within and beyond the clinical unit
Patient-Centered Care & Innovation
- Aligns practice with national professional standards and organizational goals for patient safety, quality, and satisfaction
- Creates compassionate, patient-focused experiences by building healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues
- Disseminates new knowledge and innovations through presentations, posters, and publications