Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
UPMC Northwest
Seneca, PA

NURSE - Behavioral Health

Become part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in mental health. Join our inpatient behavioral health unit as a key team member, where you'll provide vital care, support, and advocacy for patients on their journey to wellness and recovery. Apply TODAY! Shifts: Primarily night shift position with optional variable shifts based on the needs of the unit. Combination of 8 and 12 hr shifts Alternating weekends and holidays Responsibilities: * Build positive relationships with patients and colleagues, demonstrating accountability, motivation, and commitment. * Show cultural awareness and promote healthy relationships among peers. * Balance work and personal life effectively, modeling time management and wellness. * Teach patients, families, students, and new staff with clarity, supporting transitions and effective care. * Engage in continuous learning, feedback, and development of peers, often serving as a preceptor. * Apply the nursing process to create a patient-centered, healing environment, addressing holistic care needs. * Communicate effectively, ensuring comprehensive documentation and coordination across care teams. * Take accountability for professional growth, participating in shared governance and team goals. * Embrace flexibility and adaptation during change to enhance care quality and the work environment. * Support quality improvement efforts through evidence-based practice and actively seek ways to improve patient care and satisfaction Qualifications: * Demonstrate effective work within a complex environment, managing priorities and equipment. * Show strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. * Physical stamina required for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning. Licenses & Clearances: * RN license or temporary permit (TPP) * CPR certification within 30 days of hire. * Act 33 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran