Psychiatric Nurse 90% Integrated Health and Aging Program (IHAP, 12th Floor) Day/Evening 12 hour shifts

Description

All inexperienced or experienced Registered Nurses are eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! Whether you’re a recent Graduate Nurse looking to launch your nursing career, or a seasoned RN seeking a change, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital! Sign-On Bonus Details (Full Time or Flex Full Time status)

$10,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over two years of experience

$5,000 sign-on bonus available for Graduate Nurses and nurses with less than two years of experience Part Time status positions are also eligible for sign-on bonus at a prorated amount - $5,000 for experienced nurses with over 2 years of experience, and $2,500 for GNs and nurses with less than 2 years of experience

Purpose :

Millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness.This is nearly one in five adults. Are you searching for the opportunity tomake an impact on these individuals?

Are you passionate about dispellingwidespread stigma and misunderstanding associated with mental health?

For more than 60 years, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospitalhas been a national leader in the treatment of mental health and addictivedisorders throughout the lifespan.

In conjunction with theDepartment of Psychiatry of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, wecontinue to strive to be one of the nation’s foremost academic- basedpsychiatric care facilities and remain dedicated to providing professionalswith state-of-the-art training and assistance.

UPMCWestern Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a dedicated full time psychiatric nurse to help support the 90% Integrated Health and Aging Program (IHAP 12th Floor) Department for itsOakland location.

This position will work day / evening rotation, with three 12 hour shifts.

GNlevel candidate starting rate $26.74 (BSN $27.74).

Startingrate may be increased commensurate with previous nursing experience.

TheIntegrated Health & Aging Program (IHAP) is a specialized programconsisting of 42 beds serving older adults who are experiencing psychiatricissues in late life but also may be younger that are often complicated byphysical, social, and environmental problems.

The Psychiatric Nurse is responsible for demonstrating clinical competence in the delivery of direct patient care and the implementation of the milieu management program.

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.

Maintains competency requirements.

Attends two unit-based or institute-wide inservices yearly.

Serves as mentor to students and new employees.

Learns and utilizes up-to-date technology in delivery of patients care.

Participates in interdisciplinary activities including, treatment team, staff meeting, co-worker feedback process and other committees as assigned.

Follows research protocols as required.

Qualifications

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 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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

CCM training is required within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter

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