Psychiatric Staff Nurse – 90%25 Child and Adolescent I (CAI, 3rd Floor) Evening/Night (3) 12 hour shifts

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is hiring a full-time Psychiatric Nurse to support the Child and Adolescent I (CAI) Department on the 3rd floor at its Oakland location. The unit has 22 beds and specializes in treating behavioral and emotional problems among children and adolescents, typically ages 3 to 18. The schedule is an evening/night rotation consisting of three 12-hour shifts. Experienced nurses may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000. The listed starting rate for a graduate nurse is $35.75 per hour, or $37.25 per hour with a BSN; the starting rate may be increased based on previous nursing experience. The nurse provides psychiatric nursing care, completes assessments and care plans, administers and documents medications, supports therapeutic interventions, responds to crises, and participates in unit and interdisciplinary activities. The role also includes charge nurse duties, mentoring students and new employees, maintaining competency, and using current technology in patient care.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
Successful completion of central and unit-specific orientation programs, including the medication proficiency examination.
CPR within 30 days of hire, based on AHA standards and including didactic and skills demonstration components.
Required credentials and clearances include BLS or CPR, Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC), Registered Nurse (RN) licensure, Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal, Act 33 with renewal, Act 34 with renewal, and Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.
Current RN licensure in the state where the facility is located, or a multistate license issued by a participating Nursing Licensure Compact state when applicable. Employees with an out-of-state NLC license who change residency to the facility's state must apply for licensure there within 60 days.
Physical capability to provide direct total physical care to unpredictable, potentially violent, mentally ill patients, including lifting, supporting, running toward or away from areas where problems are occurring, and pushing or pulling equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Six months of clinical psychiatry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete a nursing assessment and initial plan of care within eight hours of admission, and orient and educate patients about hospitalization.
Document in the medical record according to established policies.
Maintain current knowledge of medication policies and practices, including side effects, dosage, and patient response.
Safely and accurately transcribe, administer, and document medications according to established policies.
Apply working knowledge of DSM-IV diagnoses through individual, group, and milieu therapeutic interventions.
Manage crisis situations effectively using positive approaches and follow applicable nursing standards, policies, procedures, and the Nurse Practice Act.
Perform unit point-of-care testing, such as glucose monitoring, urinalysis, and Hemocults.
Perform charge RN responsibilities competently and effectively.
Participate with unit management in program development and performance improvement activities.
Participate in interdisciplinary activities, including treatment teams, staff meetings, the co-worker feedback process, and assigned committees.
Follow research protocols as required.
Maintain competency requirements and attend two unit-based or institute-wide in-services each year.
Mentor students and new employees.
Learn and use up-to-date technology in patient care.
Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.