Clinician - Cardiothoracic ICU

Clinician – Cardiothoracic ICU
Location: UPMC Altoona
Schedule:7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday

At UPMC Altoona, we’re committed to building a culture of excellence in trauma care. As a Clinician on our Cardiothoracic 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.

• 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.

As a Clinician, you’ll serve as both a leader and role model of professional nursing practice. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.