Clinician - General Surgery

Grow as a Leader at UPMC McKeesport — Join Our 4M General Surgery Unit as a Clinician or Clinician Fellow.

Are you a compassionate, confident nurse who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys supporting your team? UPMC McKeesport is hiring a Full‑Time Clinician or Clinician Fellow to join our 4M General Surgery Unit
. If you’re passionate about leading with purpose, elevating patient care, and making a meaningful impact both inside and beyond the unit, this is your opportunity.

Our 24‑bed telemetry unit sits at the heart of patient care at UPMC McKeesport. Here, nurses grow, collaborate, and support one another through every shift. We care for a diverse population with a focus on cardiac and surgical patients, giving you the chance to continuously build and refine specialized clinical skills.

• Supportive Team Culture:
  Work alongside skilled, dedicated nurses who collaborate closely to ensure excellent patient outcomes. Mentorship, guidance, and genuine camaraderie.
• Diverse, Hands‑On Clinical
  
  Experience:
  
  Telemetry nursing offers valuable experience in cardiac monitoring, acute assessment, and post‑surgical care. Opportunities each day to strengthen clinical judgment and broaden skill set.
• A Strong Learning Environment:
  Questions are encouraged; growth is expected. Commitment to helping every nurse build confidence, competence, and long‑term success.
• A Place to Build Your Career:
  Many nurses have built lasting careers on 4M—testimony to supportive culture and commitment to development.

• 40 hours per week (80 hours per pay period)
• Combination of 8‑ and 12‑hour shifts
• Rotating weekends, holidays, and off‑shifts as part of the leadership team
• Flexibility required to support unit needs
• Off‑shift accountability may be required for clinical operations
• Final title and compensation will be based on the candidate’s experience and education

UPMC is committed to supporting nurses—financially, professionally, and personally—starting on day one.

• Up to 5.5 weeks of PTO, plus 7 paid holidays
• Comprehensive career ladders, including a newly expanded nursing ladder
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per year for employees and dependents
• Access to top clinicians, advanced technology, and opportunities to advance your career

The Clinician is a frontline nurse leader responsible for fostering a culture of excellence and supporting professional nursing practice. Reporting to the Unit Director, the Clinician:

• Conducts hiring, evaluations, and performance management
• Provides education, clinical guidance, and coordination of clinical activities
• Supports onboarding for new nurses and develops future preceptors
• Leads initiatives in quality improvement and evidence‑based practice
• Serves as a resource for both clinical and professional development

• Build strong, positive working relationships through collaboration and mentoring
• Coach colleagues on cultural awareness, professionalism, and healthy team dynamics
• Demonstrate accountability in time management, safety, and professional behavior
• Use performance‑improvement tools to enhance patient care and unit operations
• Share knowledge and learning across units and the organization
• Mentor student nurses, interns, graduate nurses, and new staff
• Promote continuous learning and participate in professional development
• Integrate organizational and national standards into daily practice to improve quality and safety
• Communicate clearly and effectively across the care team
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive patient documentation
• Identify opportunities for improvement and lead change initiatives
• Support staff through periods of change with education and guidance
• Participate actively in shared governance
• Assist with onboarding, evaluations, and quality and evidence‑based practice projects

• Minimum 4 years of nursing experience for Senior Clinician title.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience for a Clinician title.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience for a Clinician Fellow title.
• BS/BSN required.
• Graduation prerequisite:
  If BS degree is not in nursing, a Master’s or higher degree…