Programmatic Nurse Specialist

UPMC Senior Communities • $75K — $95K *
Pittsburgh, PA 15237In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • MSN or Master's in a related field; BSN required if Master’s is not in a related field
  • Doctorate preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical specialty experience
  • Leadership and project management experience preferred
  • Transplant experience preferred
  • UPMC approved certification required

Responsibilities

  • Mentors and develops staff and preceptors; serves as a clinical and professional resource
  • Demonstrates expert clinical practice, guiding staff in evidence-based care planning
  • Leads quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and research initiatives
  • Designs, implements, and evaluates systems, processes, and program improvements
  • Collaborates with physicians and care teams to ensure high-quality, protocol-driven care
  • Develops policies, standards of care, and specialty education
  • Analyzes clinical data to improve outcomes, throughput, and patient satisfaction

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Active involvement in leadership and change initiatives
  • Support for research and evidence-based practice engagement
  • Collaborative work environment with interdisciplinary teams
Full Job Description
The Programmatic Nurse Specialist is a professional registered nurse withs the authority, responsibility and accountability for delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. In collaboration with the health care team, the Programmatic Nurse Specialist applies expert clinical knowledge and skills to achieve quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities:
  • Mentors and develops staff and preceptors; serves as a clinical and professional resource across the organization.
  • Demonstrates expert clinical practice, guiding staff in evidence-based care planning, patient education, and emergent response skills.
  • Leads and participates in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and research initiatives; disseminates best practices through presentations and publications.
  • Designs, implements, and evaluates system, process, and program improvements; acts as a change agent and leads major organizational projects and committees.
  • Collaborates with physicians and care teams to ensure high-quality, protocol-driven care across service lines and populations.
  • Develops policies, standards of care, and specialty education for patients, families, and staff.
  • Analyzes clinical data and literature to improve outcomes, throughput, and patient satisfaction.
  • Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and professional growth through self-review, feedback integration, and participation in professional organizations.


Qualifications:

  • MSN or Master's in related field
    • If Master's is in a 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
  • Transplant Experience preferred

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  • UPMC approved certification required
  • 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)
  • Registered Nurse (RN)*

*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.

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