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    Psychiatric Staff Nurse, BSN - Pittsburgh, United States - UPMC Life Changing Medicine

    UPMC Life Changing Medicine
    UPMC Life Changing Medicine Pittsburgh, United States

    5 days ago

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    All inexperienced or experienced Registered Nurses are eligible for a generous sign-on bonus Whether you're a recent Graduate Nurse looking to launch your nursing career, or a seasoned RN seeking a change, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital

    Sign-On Bonus Details:

  • $15, sign-on bonus available for nurses with over one years of experience
  • $12, sign-on bonus available for Graduate Nurses and nurses with less than one year of experience

    • Millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. This is nearly one in five adults. Are you searching for the opportunity to make an impact on these individuals? Are you passionate about dispelling widespread stigma and misunderstanding associated with mental health?

    For more than 70 years, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital has been a national leader in the treatment of mental health and addictive disorders throughout the lifespan. In conjunction with the Department of Psychiatry of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, we continue to strive to be one of the nation's foremost academic- based psychiatric care facilities and remain dedicated to providing professionals with state-of-the-art training and assistance.

    UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a dedicated full time Psychiatric Nurse to help support the General Adult /Behavioral Health ICU (7th Floor) Department for its Oakland location. This position will work evening/night rotation, 12 hour shifts.

    The General Adult Unit is a 24-bed inpatient behavioral unit, which provides care to individuals in acute crisis with a range of diagnoses, including, but not limited to: Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders and comorbid personality disorders. The Behavioral Health ICU is a 7-bed unit designed treat patients in a severely acute phase of psychiatric illnesses that have a strong evidence base supporting responsiveness to acute pharmacotherapy.

    GN level candidate starting rate $30.65 (BSN $31.65)

    Starting rate may be increased commensurate with previous nursing experience.

    Responsibilities:

  • Performs a nursing assessment and initial plan of care within 8 hours of patient's admission. Orients/educates patient regarding hospitalization. Documents in the medical record according to established policies. Maintains current knowledge of medication policies and practices, including side effects, dosage and patient response. Completes medication administration safely and accurately, including transcription, administration and documentation according to established policies.
  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of DSM IV diagnosis as evidenced by individual, group and milieu therapeutic interventions. Manages crisis situations effectively using positive approaches. Adheres to Nursing Standards and Policies including ANA Standards for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, ANA Professional Code for Nurses, the WPIC policies and procedures and the Nurse Practice Act. Performs point of care testing per unit (i.e., glucose monitoring, urinalysis, Hemocults.)
  • Performs charge RN responsibilities competently and effectively. Participates with unit management in Program Development and Performance Improvement Activities.
  • Participates in interdisciplinary activities including, treatment team, staff meeting, co-worker feedback process and other committees as assigned. Follows research protocols as required.
  • Maintains competency requirements. Attends two unit-based or institute-wide in-services yearly. Serves as mentor to students and new employees. Learns and utilizes up-to-date technology in delivery of patients care.
  • Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

    • Graduation from an approved School of Nursing required.

    RN Required. BSN preferred.

    Six months of experience in Clinical Psychiatry preferred.

    Successful completion of the central and unit specific orientation programs including the medication proficiency examination.

    The incumbent must by physically capable of providing direct total physical care to unpredictable, potentially violent, mentally ill patients as necessary including lifting, supporting, running towards or away from areas where problems are occurring, and pushing and pulling equipment, such as, wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.

    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)

    ·Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)

    ·Registered Nurse (RN)

    ·Act 33 with renewal

    ·Act 34 with renewal

    ·Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

    *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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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