Psychiatric Staff Nurse

20 hours ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full time
Job Title: Psychiatric Staff Nurse

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a dedicated Part-time Psychiatric Staff Nurse to support the Child and Adolescent, I (CA I) Department for its Oakland location located on the 3rd Floor.

About the Role:

The Child/Adolescent I unit is a 26-bed unit which specializes in the treatment of behavioral and emotional problems of children and adolescents typically between 3 and 18 years old.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform a nursing assessment and initial plan of care within 8 hours of patient's admission. Orient/educate patient regarding 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.
  • Complete medication administration safely and accurately, including transcription, administration, and documentation according to established policies.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of DSM IV diagnosis as evidenced by individual, group, and milieu therapeutic interventions.
  • Manage crisis situations effectively using positive approaches. Adhere 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.
  • Perform point of care testing per unit (i.e., glucose monitoring, urinalysis, 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 team, staff meeting, co-worker feedback process and other committees as assigned.
  • Follow research protocols as required.
  • Maintain competency requirements.
  • Attend two unit-based or institute-wide in-services yearly.
  • Serve as mentor to students and new employees.
  • Learn and utilize up-to-date technology in delivery of patients care.
  • Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
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.
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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran



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