Staff Nurse, Behavioral Health

UPMC • McKeesport, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC McKeesport is hiring a full-time Staff Nurse for its 5C Behavioral Health Unit. The position works three rotating 12-hour shifts, with typical start times at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Nurses are represented by the SEIU nurses’ union. Applicants at all experience levels, including graduate nurses, are encouraged to apply. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is offered to experienced registered nurses with one or more years of nursing experience.

The Staff Nurse provides competent, empathetic patient care and treatment, using independent judgment and clear communication. The nurse builds relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and families to support desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care, and is accountable for the standards and provision of nursing care. The role emphasizes ongoing professional learning, evidence-based practice, patient safety, quality improvement, teamwork, and commitment to the community and nursing profession.

UPMC offers nurses a range of support, including a monthly loan repayment program for nurse graduates, paid time off and holidays, tuition reimbursement, and access to modern health care equipment and technology. Completion of a UPMC student nurse internship or student clinical transitions course is preferred.

Requirements

• Current licensure in the state where the facility is located, or a multistate license issued by a participating Nursing Licensure Compact state when applicable; a Temporary Practice Permit may also qualify as listed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, with CPR meeting AHA standards that include didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) training within 60 days of hire.
• NIH certification within six months of hire for applicable units.
• Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within six months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first; UPMC requires GNs to take the examination within six months of their start date.
• Act 34 clearance.
• Ability to provide clear and effective communication and participate in patient-focused nursing care.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a UPMC student nurse internship or student clinical transitions course.
• At least one year of nursing experience for eligibility for the $20,000 experienced-nurse sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process and Relationship Based Care, addressing patients’ and families’ clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the health care team, including through documentation.
• Use critical thinking to identify clinical, social, safety, and spiritual concerns and formulate plans of care and daily goals tailored to patient needs.
• Provide basic education to patients and families in support of the episode of care.
• Build caring, compassionate, healing relationships with patients, families, colleagues, and other disciplines.
• Support workplace safety for patients and colleagues, and identify ethical situations and seek assistance when needed.
• Participate in clinical development and/or an RN residency program, seek feedback and guidance, and pursue continued learning and professional development.
• Apply knowledge of research and evidence-based practice, participate in learning activities such as unit-based journal clubs, and identify opportunities to improve clinical practice and outcomes.
• Contribute to quality improvement, innovation, and change initiatives, and make recommendations to improve clinical care and the health of the workplace.
• Set priorities, participate in shared governance at the unit level, and support colleagues in service to patients and families.
• Complete required licensure examinations, certifications, and crisis management training within the specified timeframes.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for experienced nurses; registered nurses with one or more years of nursing experience are eligible for the stated $20,000 bonus.
• Monthly loan repayment program for nurse graduates, offering $15,000 paid over three years.
• Up to five and a half weeks of paid time off annually and seven paid holidays each year.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at an accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents.
• Discounts for UPMC employees, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options.
• Access to modern health care equipment and technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed