Job Description
Make a Difference as a Professional Staff Nurse Addiction Services at UPMC
Join UPMC as a Professional Staff Nurse in our Residential Treatment for Addiction Services unit, where you'll provide compassionate, recovery-focused care to individuals overcoming substance use disorders. Whether you're an experienced RN or just starting your nursing journey, this is your chance to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact in a supportive and mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
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Build and maintain positive working relationships through accountability, enthusiasm, and a commitment to patients and colleagues.
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Support a respectful, inclusive environment by recognizing cultural differences and promoting healthy workplace interactions.
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Model healthy work-life balance, time management, and personal well-being while identifying and reporting workplace safety concerns.
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Apply the nursing process through Relationship-Based Care to develop individualized, holistic plans of care in collaboration with patients.
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Demonstrate strong clinical judgment to address patients' physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs across the continuum of care.
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Communicate effectively with the care team, ensuring accurate documentation and seamless transitions between caregivers.
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Educate patients and families using adult learning principles to support informed care and successful transitions.
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Serve as a mentor or preceptor to students and new staff, fostering an environment of inquiry, feedback, and continuous learning.
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Engage actively in shared governance, quality initiatives, and performance improvement efforts to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery.
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Use evidence-based practices to identify and implement opportunities for clinical improvement and innovation.
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Embrace change and demonstrate flexibility to adapt to evolving care environments and organizational priorities.
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Perform in alignment with UPMC s system-wide competencies and behavioral expectations to uphold our high standards of care
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Current RN licensure in the state of practice or a compact state, or eligibility for a Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
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BLS or CPR certification required within 30 days of hire (AHA standards, including skills demonstration).
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Graduate Nurses must obtain licensure within 6 months of hire or 1 year of graduation, whichever comes first.
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UPMC-approved national certification preferred.
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Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care based on principles of growth and development across the life span.
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Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to assess patient needs and respond with appropriate care based on age-specific requirements.
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Proven ability to build and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
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Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities and specialized equipment.
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Physical stamina required for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positionin
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran