245 Psychiatric jobs in Monaca

**Employment Type:**
Full time
**Shift:**
**Description:**
**Position Purpose:**
The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist (PRS) provides recovery-oriented services to individuals living with serious mental illness, often with co-occurring substance use disorders. The PRS supports clients in developing and achieving goals related to independent living, social engagement, vocational pursuits, and wellness management. Services may be provided in community, home, or clinic-based settings.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**
+ Deliver psychiatric rehabilitation services in accordance with individualized recovery plans.
+ Assist individuals in developing life skills such as budgeting, self-care, cooking, medication management, and use of public transportation.
+ Support clients in accessing community resources such as housing, employment, education, and healthcare.
+ Work collaboratively with therapists, case managers, peer specialists, and other service providers.
+ Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with agency, funder, and legal standards.
+ Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
+ Facilitate psychoeducational and skills development groups.
+ Participate in treatment planning meetings, case conferences, and supervision.
+ Monitor progress toward rehabilitation goals and revise services as necessary.
+ Engage clients in a respectful, strengths-based, and culturally competent manner.
**MINIMUM QUALILFICATIONS**
+ Bachelor's degree in (Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Special Education) with 2 years' experience in mental health direct service, 1 year of which must be work experience in Psychiatric Rehabilitation service;
+ CPRP (Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner) certification must be attained within two years of date of hire OR CPRP certification current.
+ Pre-Employment Drug Screen
+ Act 33/34/73 clearances
**POSITION HIGHLIGHTS AND BENEFITS:**
**WORK SCHEDULE: This is a Non-Exempt (hourly) position.**
+ Primarily Monday-Friday daylight with flexibility to meet consumer needs.
+ **Great Benefit Package: (Benefits start Day 1 of employment):** 403B with employer match; Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental, Vision; Life Insurance; Paid Holiday Days; Plus more.
**ABOUT PITTSBURGH MERCY**
We're a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area's most vulnerable populations. We work with individuals and families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care. Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help - and hope - to people who are experiencing: Mental illness and substance abuse; Physical health needs; Traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness + abuse
**Our Commitment**
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran

**Employment Type:**
Full time
**Shift:**
**Description:**
**Position Purpose:**
The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist (PRS) provides recovery-oriented services to individuals living with serious mental illness, often with co-occurring substance use disorders. The PRS supports clients in developing and achieving goals related to independent living, social engagement, vocational pursuits, and wellness management. Services may be provided in community, home, or clinic-based settings.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**
+ Deliver psychiatric rehabilitation services in accordance with individualized recovery plans.
+ Assist individuals in developing life skills such as budgeting, self-care, cooking, medication management, and use of public transportation.
+ Support clients in accessing community resources such as housing, employment, education, and healthcare.
+ Work collaboratively with therapists, case managers, peer specialists, and other service providers.
+ Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with agency, funder, and legal standards.
+ Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
+ Facilitate psychoeducational and skills development groups.
+ Participate in treatment planning meetings, case conferences, and supervision.
+ Monitor progress toward rehabilitation goals and revise services as necessary.
+ Engage clients in a respectful, strengths-based, and culturally competent manner.
**MINIMUM QUALILFICATIONS**
+ Bachelor's degree in (Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Special Education) with 2 years' experience in mental health direct service, 1 year of which must be work experience in Psychiatric Rehabilitation service;
+ CPRP (Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner) certification must be attained within two years of date of hire OR CPRP certification current.
+ Pre-Employment Drug Screen
+ Act 33/34/73 clearances
**POSITION HIGHLIGHTS AND BENEFITS:**
**WORK SCHEDULE: This is a Non-Exempt (hourly) position.**
+ Primarily Monday-Friday daylight with flexibility to meet consumer needs.
+ **Great Benefit Package: (Benefits start Day 1 of employment):** 403B with employer match; Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental, Vision; Life Insurance; Paid Holiday Days; Plus more.
**ABOUT PITTSBURGH MERCY**
We're a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area's most vulnerable populations. We work with individuals and families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care. Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help - and hope - to people who are experiencing: Mental illness and substance abuse; Physical health needs; Traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness + abuse
**Our Commitment**
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran

The Mental Health Specialist/Safety position is within UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital's Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders (CADD) inpatient unit. The CADD Inpatient Program follows a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions.
The Mental Health Specialist/Safety will be responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment for patients experiencing emotional disturbance, they will also assist with the specialized patient care needs of each individual patient using principles of adult development and knowledge of psychopathology.
**Responsibilities:**
**Patient Care**
+ Follow policies, procedures, and standards of care.
+ Build supportive relationships with patients.
+ Align with Behavioral Health Center philosophy.
+ Recognize patient dysfunction impacts.
+ Develop and implement patient care plans.
+ Assist with daily personal hygiene tasks.
+ Assess social and emotional needs as a team member.
+ Understand patients within their family context.
+ Plan and engage in educational and recreational activities.
**Safety and Security**
+ Conduct safety rounds and monitor the environment.
+ Assist in physical restraints and maintain safety.
+ Lead debriefing sessions post-crisis.
+ Monitor and document patient behavior changes.
+ Engage patients in safety activities.
+ Assist with Mental Health Hearings and admissions.
+ Ensure safe visiting hours and environment.
+ Report unsafe conditions and respond to emergencies.
+ Provide safety training and investigate incidents.
+ Associate degree with 2 years work experience within MH/MR service.
**OR**
+ Enrolled in Bachelor's degree program in associated field of study with 2 years of experience
+ Related work experience in hospital or community setting with psychiatric patients.
**OR**
+ Bachelor's degree in Human Services field.
+ May in the course of their job duties be in rooms where medications are stored.
+ No contact with medications is allowed.
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
+ Act 33 with renewal
+ Act 34 with renewal
+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
**_UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran_**

Millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. This is nearly one in five adults. Are you searching for the opportunity to make an impact on these individuals? Are you passionate about dispelling widespread stigma and misunderstanding associated with mental health?
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is hiring several Professional Staff Nurse (BSN) in **_a casual status_** to help support the Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES) for its Oakland location. Western Psychiatric Hospital's Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES) is a Psychiatric emergency room that sees over 13,000 patients annually. It is the pulse of the hospital and a busy hub where patients from all over travel to receive an evaluation from a team of experts in the field. The PES is a multidisciplinary team that collaborates to determine the best possible and most appropriate disposition for the patient and their family. The PES serves as a resource across UPMC and the behavioral health network for psychiatric care and consultation.
The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team and is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. In this role you have responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members.
**_BSN level candidates will be considered for this role The title and pay rate (minimum rate for BSN is $36.00) for these positions may vary depending on nursing education level and years of nursing experience._**
**Sign-On Bonus Eligibility Details**
**$5,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over one (1) year of experience with a two-year work agreement for Full Time Positions ( 7,500 for Part Time positions)**
**Responsibilities:**
**Relationship Building & Communication**
+ Builds productive relationships and communicates effectively.
+ Demonstrates accountability, enthusiasm, and cultural awareness.
**Work-Life Balance & Safety**
+ Maintains work-life balance and models safe practices.
+ Reports workplace safety hazards.
**Teaching & Development**
+ Applies adult learning principles in teaching.
+ Supports development of students, new staff, and colleagues.
+ Engages in professional growth and shared governance.
**Patient Care & Quality Improvement**
+ Uses Relationship-Based Care for patient goals and holistic care.
+ Participates in quality improvement and enhances patient satisfaction.
**Team Collaboration & Research**
+ Engages fully with the care team and adapts to change.
+ Utilizes research for clinical care improvement and discusses quality opportunities.
+ Zero to two years of experience.
+ BSN preferred.
+ The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.
+ They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients' requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
+ 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.
+ Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
+ Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process. Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
+ Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
UPMC approved national certification preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within FOUR MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 4 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
+ Registered Nurse (RN)
+ Act 33 with renewal
+ Act 34 with renewal
+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
**_UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran_**

Purpose:

We are seeking a compassionate Dietitian join our team at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital. This position provides medical nutrition therapy to clients across the lifespan who are navigating behavioral health conditions, with a primary focus on eating disorders. The role collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary teams, offering input on nutritional needs and meal plan modifications to support positive patient outcomes. Experience with eating disorders is not required and training will be provided.

Responsibilities:

• Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals and plan of care.

• Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units &/or committees responding to needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement.

• Demonstrate effective communication methods as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team.

• As required, knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and performs necessary documentation to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements.

• Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through application of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition.

• Provide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.

• As required, demonstrate professional writing skills adaptable to all health literacy levels in preparing materials, presentations and other communications.

• Provide timely interventions as determined by Nutrition Risk level and the Plan of Care.

• Participate in department based Quality Process Improvement activities with an ability to actively endorse evidence based practice.

• Appropriate execution of order writing as governed by the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.

• Skills: Analytical skills to accurately assess, plan, and evaluate outcomes. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment. Strong nutrition education/counseling and mentoring skills .Critical thinking skills for sound decision making. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Registered Dietitian within 6 months of hire.Licensed Dietitian within 9 months of hire.

• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)

• Registered Dietitian (RD)

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

**Purpose:**
We are seeking a compassionate Dietitian join our team at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital. This position provides medical nutrition therapy to clients across the lifespan who are navigating behavioral health conditions, with a primary focus on eating disorders. The role collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary teams, offering input on nutritional needs and meal plan modifications to support positive patient outcomes. Experience with eating disorders is not required and training will be provided.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals and plan of care.
+ Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units &/or committees responding to needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement.
+ Demonstrate effective communication methods as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team.
+ As required, knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and performs necessary documentation to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements.
+ Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through application of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition.
+ Provide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.
+ As required, demonstrate professional writing skills adaptable to all health literacy levels in preparing materials, presentations and other communications.
+ Provide timely interventions as determined by Nutrition Risk level and the Plan of Care.
+ Participate in department based Quality Process Improvement activities with an ability to actively endorse evidence based practice.
+ Appropriate execution of order writing as governed by the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol.
+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
+ Skills: Analytical skills to accurately assess, plan, and evaluate outcomes. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment. Strong nutrition education/counseling and mentoring skills .Critical thinking skills for sound decision making. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** Registered Dietitian within 6 months of hire.Licensed Dietitian within 9 months of hire.
+ Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
+ Registered Dietitian (RD)
+ Act 34
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

Western Psychiatric Hospital is in search of a Commitment Specialist to help coordinate the involuntary commitment process for patients across multiple units within the hospital. If you have great organizational skills and work well independently this is a great opportunity to take a further step into behavioral health!
**Responsibilities:**
**Admission Tracking**
+ Monitor and verify accuracy of all inpatient service admissions.
+ Track admissions to assigned inpatient units for accuracy.
**Legal Documentation & Compliance**
+ Complete voluntary consent forms and involuntary petitions per regulatory standards.
+ Log and file involuntary commitment petition extensions on time.
+ Review court orders for commitment accuracy and report discrepancies.
**Support & Communication**
+ Serve as a resource for clinical staff on involuntary commitment procedures and relevant regulations (e.g., PA Mental Health Procedures Act).
+ Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold rights during the hearing and commitment process.
+ Communicate with the Coordinator, attending psychiatrist, and charge nurse regarding issues that may affect a patient's legal status or hospitalization.
+ Associate Degree/Bachelor's Degree preferred, with at least 1 year behavioral health experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Knowledge of PA Mental Health Procedures Act preferred.
+ Excellent organizational skills and verbal communication skills are required.
+ Customer service skills are essential.
+ Computer keyboard skills required.
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
+ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
+ Act 33 with renewal
+ Act 34 with renewal
+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
**_UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran_**

Job Description

Are you a current student nurse graduating in Fall/Winter 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026 and looking to continue your nursing career at UPMC?

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is pleased to announce we areNOW HIRING Graduate Nurses as full-time Psychiatric Staff Nurses. Graduate Nurse Opportunities are highly sought-after and help recent graduates launch their nursing career at UPMC!

Millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. This is nearly one in five adults. Are you searching for the opportunity to make an impact on these individuals? Are you passionate about dispelling widespread stigma and misunderstanding associated with mental health?

For more than 70 years, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital has been a national leader in the treatment of mental health and addictive disorders throughout the lifespan. In conjunction with the Department of Psychiatry of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, we continue to strive to be one of the nation's foremost academic- based psychiatric care facilities and remain dedicated to providing professionals with state-of-the-art training and assistance.

What can you Expect as a Psychiatric Staff Nurse?

The Psychiatric Staff Nurse provides highly competent patient care and treatment while demonstrating empathy and a passion for learning. A role that requires independent judgment, fluent communication, and candid partnership, the Professional Staff Nurse establishes relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patients' families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

As a Psychiatric Staff Nurse and a member of the care delivery team, you will set the standards for the level and quality of nursing care and possess authority and accountability for its provision. At all times, you will exemplify a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

The GN level candidate starting rate is $33.25 (BSN $4.75).

How does UPMC Support our Nurses?

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you -financially, personally, and professionally -starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.

Here are a few examples of how we support our nurses:

• GenerousSign-On Bonus of up to 12,500 for Graduate Nurses
• UPMC's Monthly Loan Repayment program, for 2025 & 2026 nursing graduates, offering 20,000 in loan repayment paid over three years
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education
• Tuition reimbursement of up to 6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)
• Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today

Shifts/Hours: Our Psychiatric Staff Nurses work variable shifts of 8 and 12-hours to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.

Graduate Nurses must be eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role - OR - must have ability to start with TPP and must obtain license within 6 months of time of beginning position or within 1 year of graduation whichever comes first. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education.

• 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.
• Completion of UPMC Student Nurse Internship Program or student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferred.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with all ages of patients.
• Understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
• Assess data on patients' statuses to identify each patient's specific care needs.
• Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and their families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments.
• Work productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities that require specialized skills.
• Think critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care.
• Use sound clinical judgment, think critically, and problem-solve to deliver quality patient care when it matters most.
• Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Are you a current student nurse graduating in Fall/Winter 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026 and looking to continue your nursing career at UPMC?
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is pleased to announce we are NOW HIRING Graduate Nurses as full-time Psychiatric Staff Nurses. Graduate Nurse Opportunities are highly sought-after and help recent graduates launch their nursing career at UPMC!
Millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. This is nearly one in five adults. Are you searching for the opportunity to make an impact on these individuals? Are you passionate about dispelling widespread stigma and misunderstanding associated with mental health?
For more than 70 years, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital has been a national leader in the treatment of mental health and addictive disorders throughout the lifespan. In conjunction with the Department of Psychiatry of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, we continue to strive to be one of the nation's foremost academic- based psychiatric care facilities and remain dedicated to providing professionals with state-of-the-art training and assistance.
What can you Expect as a Psychiatric Staff Nurse?
The Psychiatric Staff Nurse provides highly competent patient care and treatment while demonstrating empathy and a passion for learning. A role that requires independent judgment, fluent communication, and candid partnership, the Professional Staff Nurse establishes relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patients' families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
As a Psychiatric Staff Nurse and a member of the care delivery team, you will set the standards for the level and quality of nursing care and possess authority and accountability for its provision. At all times, you will exemplify a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.
The GN level candidate starting rate is $33.25 (BSN $4.75).
How does UPMC Support our Nurses?
UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you -financially, personally, and professionally -starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.
Here are a few examples of how we support our nurses:
+ Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to 12,500 for Graduate Nurses
+ UPMC's Monthly Loan Repayment program, for 2025 & 2026 nursing graduates, offering 20,000* in loan repayment paid over three years
+ Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
+ Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education
+ Tuition reimbursement of up to 6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)
+ Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today
Shifts/Hours:?Our Psychiatric Staff Nurses work variable shifts of 8 and 12-hours to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.
Graduate Nurses must be eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role -(OR)- must have ability to start with TPP and must obtain license within 6 months of time of beginning position or within 1 year of graduation whichever comes first. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education.
+ 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.
+ Completion of UPMC Student Nurse Internship Program or student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferred.
+ Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with all ages of patients.
+ Understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
+ Assess data on patients' statuses to identify each patient's specific care needs.
+ Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and their families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments.
+ Work productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities that require specialized skills.
+ Think critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care.
+ Use sound clinical judgment, think critically, and problem-solve to deliver quality patient care when it matters most.
+ Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices.
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
+ Registered Nurse (RN)
+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
+ Act 33 with renewal
+ Act 34 with renewal
+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities