Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Unit

Job Description

UPMC Washington is currently hiring a Full Time Professional Staff Nurse to support the Behavioral Health Unit. This position will work rotating Days / Night, with weekend and holiday requirements. Option to do steady nights if you prefer!

1-3 years clinical experience in psychiatric services or a related field, BSN preferred.

This position is eligible for a generous Sign-On Bonus!

• $15,000 with a 2-year commitment for qualified experienced Registered Nurses with more than 1 year of experience.
• Graduate Nurses  are eligible to receive up to a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 2-year commitment.

As a nurse at UPMC, you will find :

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.

Here’s how we support our nurses :

The Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement.

About UPMC Washington

UPMC Washington is a community hospital where our greatest asset is our amazing team. If you enjoy working in a setting where you have an opportunity to build many meaningful interdepartmental relationships, then UPMC Washington is the place for you! As a Magnet designated facility, our nurses participate in the shared governance of our facility. Through various councils and committees, you will have an opportunity to grow your career and professional practice in a supportive and engaging environment.

About the Professional Staff Nurse Role

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible for setting the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Professional Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The Professional Staff Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Responsibilities

Professional Relationships & Workplace Culture

Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life, modeling safe work hours, effective time management, and a healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management regarding any safety hazards identified in the workplace.

Patient & Staff Education

Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and / or teaching children if applicable) and applies these in teaching patients, families, students, and new staff. Provides detailed and appropriate education to guide patients and families through the episode of care and transition to another level of care or home. Supports the development of students, new staff, and colleagues, and may serve as a preceptor. Fosters an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by seeking feedback and improving practice.

Clinical Practice & Communication

Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship-Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily goals and a plan of care that involves the patient as a partner and considers individual needs holistically. Demonstrates critical thinking in identifying clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues. Practices solid communication skills, articulating and translating the patient’s condition to other care providers, and making recommendations for changes in care and unit practices. Ensures comprehensive documentation that promotes communication between caregivers. Aligns with national professional organizations and health system goals to enhance patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. Builds healing relationships to create a caring and compassionate patient-focused experience.

Professional Development & Team Engagement

Demonstrates accountability for professional development that enhances practice quality and patient care. Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting, and supports change and transition processes. Serves as a highly engaged care team partner, responding willingly to team needs. Contributes to work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility throughout the process.

Quality Improvement & Evidence-Based Practice

Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunities for improvement and communicates them to colleagues and management. Takes personal responsibility for enhancing patient satisfaction with care and service quality. Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support clinical improvements, identifies relevant research issues or articles, discusses quality improvement opportunities during multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patient care plans.

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. They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his / her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures. Zero to two years of experience. BSN preferred. 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. Good 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. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

UPMC approved national certification preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran