Clinician, Mom-Baby Unit

UPMC Hamot Women's Hospital is hiring a Clinician to join the Mom-Baby Unit!

We are looking for a nurse dedicated to serving as an educator between the Maternity and Newborn Unit (MBU) and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Key responsibilities include:

• Onboarding and TSAM educator check-ins with preceptors and preceptees
• Serving as a resource for SNI and practicum students. Leading M&M sessions.
• Facilitating simulation labs. Managing mandatory training and competencies.
• Overseeing employee LCRs in MBU and NICU

This role involves direct reporting to education committee leaders and preceptors, including staffing support for both units.

Generous Sign-On Bonus for experienced nurses of up to $15,000 (Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)  

This position is mainly day shift- with occasional weekend and off shift requirements. 

Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

Purpose: The Clinician is a nurse leader who plays a crucial role in fostering a culture of excellence in patient care. As a highly developed role model of professional nursing practice, the Clinician works under the direction of the Unit Director or department manager. Key responsibilities include completing employee evaluations, hiring staff, managing daily performance, providing education and clinical expertise, and coordinating clinical activities. The Clinician may also deliver nursing care during shifts when necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains productive relationships through mentoring and positive communication.
• Coaches on cultural diversity and addresses workplace violence and impairment. Demonstrates accountability for safe work hours, time management, and healthy lifestyles.
• Uses performance improvement tools and techniques to enhance care quality and work environment. Shares improvements and best practices across units and the system.
• Mentors and educates others, impacting patients, families, peers, and the healthcare team. Acts as a preceptor for student nurses, interns, and new nurses, and develops new preceptors.
• Seeks opportunities to share expertise within and beyond the clinical unit. Incorporates organizational goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Builds compassionate patient relationships and disseminates new knowledge through various formats.
• Applies nursing knowledge within Relationship Based Care to meet patient and family needs. Demonstrates critical thinking in analyzing clinical and psychosocial issues.
• Communicates effectively with care providers and ensures comprehensive patient documentation. Leads clinical nursing practice improvements and supports staff during change.
• Practices participatory leadership and engages in shared leadership roles. Takes on formal leadership responsibilities in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and onboarding.
• Assists with staff performance evaluations for direct reports.