Professional Staff Nurse - Weekend Program

UPMC Northwest Hospital
Seneca, PA
Behavioral Health inpatient Unit
Full Time

Join our full-time Weekend Program & enjoy the perks of full-time benefits!
In this role, you'll work 48 weekends per year with shifts from 3 pm Friday to 7 am Monday, ensuring a consistent schedule. Plus, enjoy a 25% pay differential on top of your base rate for all weekend shifts, making your time even more rewarding. Holiday shifts that fall on weekends are part of the program, giving you the opportunity to earn more while still enjoying the benefits of full-time employment. If you're looking for a flexible schedule with great compensation, this is the perfect fit!

Responsibilities:

• Foster productive working relationships by demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to colleagues and patients.
• Promote healthy workplace culture by understanding cultural differences and maintaining a balance between work and personal life.
• Apply adult learning principles in teaching patients, families, students, and new staff, supporting their development through detailed guidance.
• Utilize the nursing process and critical thinking to develop holistic, patient-centered care plans, addressing clinical, social, and psychological needs.
• Communicate effectively with care teams to ensure comprehensive patient documentation and facilitate continuous improvement in care practices.
• Engage in professional development to enhance patient care and participate in shared governance, supporting change initiatives for quality care improvement.
• Actively contribute to quality improvement efforts, identifying opportunities for better patient care and satisfaction.
• Use research and evidence-based practices to influence patient care and advocate for quality improvements within the unit.

Qualifications:

• Behavioral Health experience preferred
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities to manage patient care in a complex environment.
• Possess mobility, dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, and patient positioning.
• Licensure: Current RN license or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP);
• CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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