Join Our Team at UPMC Mercy as a Full-Time Clinician – 6A Withdrawal Management

Are you passionate about making a significant impact in healthcare while working in a dynamic and supportive environment? UPMC Mercy is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Clinician in the 6A Withdrawal Management department. This is your opportunity to be part of a leading healthcare organization that prioritizes patient care and staff well-being.

About UPMC Mercy: Mercy is home to a recovery-focused Addiction Medicine program for those suffering with addiction to prescription medication, drugs, or alcohol. This in-hospital service is a medically managed detoxification unit. UPMC Mercy is also Western Pennsylvania’s only hospital with a combined Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center and Comprehensive Burn Center under one roof. Home to our Rehabilitation Institute, one of the leading rehabilitation programs in the United States, UPMC Mercy also boasts a dedicated Comprehensive Stroke Center, accredited by the Joint and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. 

About the Position: As a Clinician in the 6A Withdrawal Management department, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to patients experiencing substance withdrawal. 6A is an 18-bed unit licensed by the PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), where we offer a safe environment for the treatment of physical chemical dependence, medical stabilization, and tools and education to begin substance use rehabilitation. 

Key Responsibilities:

Work with specially certified doctors, nurses, counselors, and social workers to deliver exceptional round-the-clock patient care

Assist in staff coverage, with over 50% of your shifts dedicated to this, providing support where needed.

Use evidence-based assessment tools and pharmacologic intervention to manage patients’ withdrawal.

Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient care and treatment plans.

Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with best practices.

What We Offer:

Up to $15,000 sign on bonus, paid to you within your first 90 days!

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth in our nursing career ladder.

A supportive and inclusive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.

Access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge medical technology.

A chance to make a real impact in the lives of our patients and community.

Qualifications:

Previous experience in addiction or behavioral health care

BSN required

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Commitment to patient care and professional excellence.

Apply Now: If you are ready to take the next step in your healthcare career and join a team that is dedicated to excellence, apply today! 

Salary shown reflects the Senior Clinician pay range (requires minimum of 4 years of nursing experience and a Certification). Candidates may be offered a Clinician title and salary based on their education and experience. 

Responsibilities:

Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by building teams and relationships through mentoring and modeling uplifting and positive communication. Coaches colleagues on cultural diversity and addresses workplace horizontal violence and impairment. Demonstrates accountability to self and others for safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyles. Demonstrates interest in the development of others and positively impacts the lives of patients/families, peers, and members of the healthcare team through mentoring, education, and knowledge sharing. Actively participates in the role of preceptor for student nurses, nurse interns, graduate and experienced nurses and assists with the development of new preceptors in their role. Mentors and role models quest for continuous learning through formal education and the development of others. Seeks opportunities to share expertise with other members of the healthcare team within and beyond the clinical unit/department. Demonstrates knowledge of performance improvement tools and techniques. Continuously improves the quality of care and the work environment of outcomes and the integration of research and best practices into daily work. Shares learning from improvements with other units and/or spreads across the business unit or system. Applies nursing knowledge and skills within the framework of Relationship Based Care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Practices solid verbal and written communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient’s condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Demonstrates critical thinking in the analysis of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system’s goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction of the patient experience in daily work. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues. Disseminates new knowledge and innovations through presentations, posters, and publications. Serves as a leader in clinical nursing practice, identifying patient and staff focused opportunities for improvement and leading the change process. Identifies, educates and supports the psychological and learning needs of staff during change and transition. Practices participatory leadership and is an active member of shared leadership at the unit, facility or system level. Assumes formal leadership responsibilities for one or more of the following: quality improvement, evidence-based practice, GN or new hire on-boarding. Assists the Unit/Department Leader with the peer review process.