Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
UPMC Northwest
Seneca, PA

Behavioral Health NURSE - casual

UPMC Northwest Hospital Behavioral Health Unit Professional Staff Nurse Casual Status * Formulate daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as a partner and considers their individual needs holistically. * Demonstrate critical thinking in identifying clinical, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues for patient care within an episode of care. * Practice solid communication skills, articulate and translate patient conditions to other care providers, and make recommendations for changes in patient care. * Ensure comprehensive patient documentation that promotes communication between caregivers. * Serve as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team, responding willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. * Take personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. * Utilize research and evidence-based practice to support improvements in clinical care Qualifications: * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. * Prior RN experience preferred. * Require good clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. * Physical stamina, mobility, and manual dexterity are necessary for patient care tasks. * Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: * Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) * Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) * Act 34 * Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran