Clinician/Clinician Fellow - Trauma Neuro (UPMC Presbyterian/8G) This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! Sign-On Bonus Details: + $20,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over 1 year of experience UPMC Presbyterian, a Magnet-designated hospital, is seeking an experienced nurse for the Clinician role on our 8G Neuro Trauma Unit. This position offers the opportunity to provide expert patient care while assisting in clinical leadership and team development. Advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. About the Unit: 8G is a 23-bed progressive care unit specializing in the care of neurologic and neurosurgical patients. As a comprehensive stroke and trauma unit, we manage step-down admissions for stroke and trauma patients transitioning from intensive care. Our nurses are equipped with NIH Stroke Scale training and ACLS certification, and they have the opportunity to pursue advanced certifications in neuroscience and trauma nursing. About UPMC Presbyterian Neuroscience: The UPMC Neuroscience service line provides personalized and comprehensive care for patients with a wide array of neurological disorders and is one of the nation’s leading neurologic research and training programs. Our Neurology units offer expert care from leading neurology specialists aided by the latest medical technology, from life-saving intervention for severe brain trauma to skillful management of neurological illnesses. By understanding the normal and abnormal functions of the human nervous system, we help define the standard of care for stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, movement disorders, and many other neurological disorders. **Responsibilities:** The Clinician/Clinician Fellow is a skilled nursing leader with expertise in clinical practice, teaching, or evidence-based practice. Partnering with management, this role fosters a culture of excellence in nursing and patient care. Under the direction of the Unit Director or Manager, the employee assists with staff evaluations, hiring, and performance management. With authority and accountability for nursing care delivery, they apply advanced clinical knowledge and collaboration to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. + Leads clinical nursing practice, guiding change and staff transitions. + Engages in participatory leadership and shared governance. + Oversees quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and onboarding. + Applies Relationship-Based Care to meet patient and family needs. + Communicates effectively, advocating for patient care improvements. + Uses critical thinking to enhance patient safety and quality. + Shares knowledge and innovations through education and publications. + Fosters continuous improvement and collaboration across teams. + Mentors and educates staff, promoting professional growth. + Minimum 2 years experience. + Demonstrated competence as a Professional Staff Nurse. + If BSN not at time of hire, must be enrolled in a program within one year of hire/transfer date and completed within three years of enrollment. MSN or CNL preferred. + The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below. + Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. + Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. + Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care. Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + ACLS within 1 year of hire + Registered Nurse (RN) + Act 34 **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**