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UPMC Programmatic Nurse Specialist - ICU Division (UPMC Presbyterian) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Programmatic Nurse Specialist - ICU Division (UPMC Presbyterian)
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UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a highly skilled and driven Programmatic Nurse Specialist to support and lead clinical excellence across the entire ICU service line. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced critical care nurse leader who is passionate about advancing evidence-based practice, strengthening quality and safety standards, and driving system-wide ICU initiatives. About the Position: The Programmatic Nurse Specialist will play a key role in oversight of ICU clinical standards, leading high-impact improvement initiatives, and supporting accreditation readiness while partnering with interdisciplinary teams to promote consistent, high-quality care across all ICUs and associated departments.Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm
Responsibilities:
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Builds collaborative relationships through clear, respectful, and transparent communication; serves as a professional role model
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Serves as a clinical expert, consultant, mentor, and coach to nursing staff and interdisciplinary partners
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Leads staff education, competency development, and specialty-specific patient/family education
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Assesses, leads, and evaluates evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and system/process improvement initiatives
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and sustain care standards, protocols, and models
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Monitors clinical and operational outcomes to improve quality, safety, throughput, and patient satisfaction
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Leads and participates in service line and hospital-wide committees, initiatives, and major projects
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Mentors staff in professional development, research, EBP, and performance improvement activities
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Analyzes and disseminates current literature to support best practices and improved outcomes
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Demonstrates initiative, accountability, adaptability, and independent prioritization to meet organizational goals
MSN or Master's in related field; if masters in related field required, BSN required
Doctorate preferred
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
Minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical specialty experience Leadership and project management experience preferred
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse license
Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
UPMC approved certification required
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of hire
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran