Clinician - Neuro ICU, UPMC

Clinician -

Neuro ICU Location:

UPMC Altoona Schedule:

Dayshifts, Monday through Friday, no weekends or holidays Exempt - full-time (40 hours/week) Why Join Us? At UPMC Altoona, we're committed to building a culture of excellence in trauma care. As a Clinician on our Neurology ICU, 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. Compensation & Career Growth Generous $15,000 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. (Note that this job posting reflects the Clinician salary grade) Opportunities to lead initiatives in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and onboarding. 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.