Job Description Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse 40% Dual Diagnosis (DD 10th Floor) D/E 8-hour shifts Job ID: 700064 Status: Part-Time Regular/Temporary: Limited Hours: Day/Evening 8 hour shifts Shift: Facility: Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic Department: WPR Dual Diagnosis Location: 3811 O'hara Street, Pittsburgh PA 15213 Description Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is hiring a Part Time 40% Psychiatric Nurse to help support the Dual Diagnosis (DD 10th Floor) Department for its Oakland location. This position will work the Day/Evening rotation, with 8 and 12 hour shifts. Dual Diagnosis is an Adult Drug Abuse and Psychiatric Treatment Unit consisting of a 28-bed inpatient service. The focus is on treating adults with a primary psychiatric disorder and co-occurring chemical dependency problem Purpose: 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: * 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. * 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. 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 * Act 34 Criminal Clearance * Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation * Comprehensive Crisis Management * Registered Nurse UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Salary Range: $0 to $25.46 Union Position: Yes For the best application experience, we encourage you to apply for this job from a non-mobile device.