Psychiatric Staff Nurse - Atrium (ATR - 13th floor) Evening/Night 8 & 12-hour shifts

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, a national leader in mental health and addictive disorders treatment for over 70 years, is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse for the Atrium (ATR 13th Floor) Department at its Oakland location. The Atrium unit is a 15-bed psychiatric unit specializing in the treatment of Trauma/PTSD patients and mood and anxiety disorders. This position involves an evening/night rotation with 8 & 12-hour shifts. The hospital, in conjunction with the Department of Psychiatry of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, is committed to providing state-of-the-art training and assistance to its professionals, aiming to be a foremost academic-based psychiatric care facility.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing required.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Six months of experience in Clinical Psychiatry preferred.

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.