Psychiatric Staff Nurse - 60%25 Child and Adolescent, II (CA II - 5th floor) Day/Evening (2) 12-hour shifts

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

95d • $33 - $34

About The Position

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a dedicated part-time Psychiatric Nurse to help support the Child and Adolescent, II (5th floor) Department for its Oakland location. This position will work Day/Evening rotation, (2) 12 hour shifts. The Child/Adolescent II unit is a new 12-bed unit specializing in the care of adolescent patients between the ages of 13 and 18 years old with special focus on bipolar disorder. GN level candidate starting rate $33.25 (BSN $34.75). Starting rate may be increased commensurate with previous nursing experience. Sign on bonus up to $7,500!

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing 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 be 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.

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.

Benefits

• Sign on bonus up to $7,500!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees