Professional Staff Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health

UPMC

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimePsychiatric Nursing

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Professional Staff Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health in United States. UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a FULL-TIME REGISTERED NURSE to join our team of dedicated professionals in our Inpatient Mental Health Department. This position offers three 12-hour shifts that will vary between daylight and overnights.

Key Responsibilities

Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.

Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships.

Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life.

Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle.

Requirements

relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.

Zero to two years of experience.

Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.

Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

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Key Skills

Critical ThinkingCommunicationPatient CareTeam CollaborationTeachingCrisis ManagementTime ManagementCultural CompetencePatient DocumentationQuality ImprovementProfessional DevelopmentRelationship BuildingFlexibilityAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingMobilityVisual Manual Dexterity

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Professional Staff Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health at UPMC a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatric Nursing registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatric Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Psychiatric Nursing position at UPMC is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Critical Thinking, Communication, Patient Care, Team Collaboration, Teaching, Crisis Management, Time Management, Cultural Competence. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatric Nursing role.

Core responsibilities: The Professional Staff Nurse develops and maintains productive working relationships while providing compassionate care to patients in mental health crisis. They are responsible for formulating care plans, teaching patients and families, and participating in quality improvement efforts.

Benefits package: Generous Sign-On Bonus, Loan Repayment Program, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Career Ladders, Tuition Reimbursement, Discounts for UPMC Employees. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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