Sr. Professional Staff Nurse - Residential Addiction Services

UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse to join their team on their Residential Addictions Unit. This position offers a Wednesday - Saturday Evening/Night shift schedule that will include rotating holidays.

About the Unit:
This is an Ambulatory Residential Addiction Services unit certified by the State of New York's Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and is designed to support individuals diagnosed with a substance use disorder. The Residential program is a 20-bed unit comprised of multiple common areas consisting of dining room & kitchen, group room, TV and Computer rooms, art therapy room, access to gym, and space for indoor recreational activities.

Our program uses evidenced based programming combined with vocational and wellness therapies to create person centered environment. The staffing is comprised of Psychiatrist, Physician Assistant, Nurses (RN's& LPN's), Counselors, Milieu Therapists, Supportive Employment Specialist, Personal Care Technicians, and Peer Specialists to serve all the various needs of a client during their course of treatment.

Here's how we 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.

* 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!)

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!!

The Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement.

Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

Responsibilities:

* Identifies opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement. Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice. Serves on or leads teams that launch innovations in patient care or support a healthy workforce.

* Serves as a role model of professional nursing practice by serving as a recognized unit leader in one or more of the following areas: clinical expertise, teacher, specialized resource nurse, and/or evidence-based practice. Consistently gives appropriate feedback to all members of the health care team and participates in the nursing peer review process. Promotes change that enhances the quality of patient care and the unit environment.

Serves on teams and leads successful teams as a part of daily practice. Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytical skills within the context of Relationship Based Care. Actively participates in shared governance at unit level and serves on hospital-wide councils.

* Demonstrates a passion for developing others, enthusiastically and expertly precepts students, graduate nurses and new hires. Analyzes clinical and behavioral situations, identifying learning opportunities to improve patient care practices. Regularly seeks feedback on performance and applies continuous professional improvement. Supports continuous learning in the clinical area by sharing research, materials from professional organizations, presenting on the unit, supporting journal clubs, etc.

* Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Practices solid 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…