Lead, Mentor, and Make a Difference
4 East is seeking an experienced and passionate Clinician to serve as a clinical leader and mentor within our nursing team. This role combines direct patient care expertise with leadership responsibilities, helping to support staff development, maintain high-quality patient care, and foster a culture of excellence.
About 4 East
4 East is a pulmonary medicine unit with 24 beds, all housed in private rooms. On our unit, we see a high number of cystic fibrosis and peritoneal dialysis patients, in addition to patients with pulmonary conditions such as COPD and pneumonia. We strive to create a uniquely caring and healing environment, with a staff that is very supportive of each other as well as students learning on the unit. We also receive an overflow of internal medicine patients; our diverse patient population and fast pace of work make 4 East a perfect fit for graduate nurses and nurses seeking to build broad knowledge and/or gain new experience.
What You'll Do
As a Clinician, you will:
Provide leadership, coaching, and support to nursing staff
Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and evaluating team members
Mentor new nurses, students, interns, and preceptors
Support staff education, orientation, and professional development
Promote evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes
Lead change initiatives and support staff through transitions
Serve as a clinical resource and subject matter expert
Participate in shared governance and leadership activities
Deliver direct patient care as needed:
The Clinician is a nurse leader who has direct responsibility in the achievement of a culture of excellence and patient care. The Clinician is a highly developed role model of professional nursing practice. Under the general direction of the Unit Director or other department manager, the Clinician will complete and deliver employee evaluations, conduct selection and hiring of staff, and manage the daily performance for a group of direct reports. The Clinician is responsible for providing service-based education and clinical expertise for staff including orientation and training, consultation on practice issues, and general coordination of clinical activities. Additionally, the Clinician may have shift accountability for delivering nursing care when needed.
Why Join UPMC?
Opportunity to lead and mentor the next generation of nurses
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Professional growth and advancement opportunities
Commitment to quality, innovation, and patient-centered care
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
If you are an experienced nurse looking to expand your leadership impact while continuing to influence patient care, we encourage you to apply.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required
If your bachelor's degree is in a non-nursing field, a Master's degree in Nursing is required
Minimum 3 years of nursing experience
Demonstrated success as a Professional Staff Nurse
Strong leadership, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment and manage multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree
National nursing certification
Licensure & Certifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification
Act 34 Clearance
Additional certifications as required by department and state regulations
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the practicing state. National Certification preferred. PR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran