Psychiatric Staff Nurse - Center for Interventional Psychiatry (CIP - 10th Floor) Day/Evening 8-hour shifts

About the Role

Psychiatric Staff Nurse - Center for Interventional Psychiatry (CIP - 10th Floor) Day/Evening 8-hour shifts at UPMC in United States. Benefits: signing bonus, health benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge of medication policies and practices, including side effects, dosage and patient response.
• Manages crisis situations effectively using positive approaches.
• 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.
• Maintains competency requirements.

Requirements

• Starting rate may be increased commensurate with previous nursing experience.
• Follows research protocols as required.
• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing required.
• Six months of experience in Clinical Psychiatry preferred.
• Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Benefits & Compensation

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Sign on bonus up to $15,000!

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

Work Schedule

• Performs a nursing assessment and initial plan of care within 8 hours of patient's admission.