UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is hiring a Nurse Clinician to support the Center for Interventional Psychiatry. 

The incumbent will work Monday – Friday daylight. Hours may vary from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, or 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Sign on Bonus up to $15,000!

Responsibilities:

Education & Meetings:

Attend at least 6 educational meetings and 2 unit-based inservices yearly. Provide staff education on clinical issues and psychiatric treatment.

Professional Practice:

Role model professional practice and participate in group programming development. Maintain competency and use up-to-date practices in patient care.

Patient Care & Coordination:

Understand and differentiate psychiatric diagnoses for assigned patients. Monitor patient status and coordinate daily care. Round daily on assigned patients and review admission paperwork. Educate patients/families on psychiatric medication/diagnosis. Coordinate admissions and discharge plans with the treatment team.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and maintain professional communication. Act as liaison between disciplines, departments, and hospitals. Actively participate in treatment team meetings.

Documentation & Time Management:

Complete documentation timely and manage time effectively.

Therapeutic Activities:

Lead therapeutic patient groups and assess clients holistically.