Professional Staff Nurse, OP

UPMC; East McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC's Professional Staff Nurse role involves delivering patient care to individuals with severe mental illness, collaborating with physicians and the care team, and maintaining high standards of nursing practice within the ACT program in Pennsylvania.

The position emphasizes independent judgment, flexible scheduling, and participation in quality improvement, governance, and coordinated care across a complex clinical environment, with a focus on comprehensive, community-based services.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Pennsylvania
• Experience in mental health care is a plus
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Participate in quality improvement efforts and identify opportunities.
• Improve patient satisfaction using research and evidence-based practice.
• Formulate and implement patient care plans.
• Assist physicians and coordinate care.
• Document patient encounters comprehensively.
• Engage in professional development and shared governance.

Job description

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and an essential member of the care delivery team. They set standards for quality care and are accountable for providing nursing services. This role is within thefirst ACT department to achieve licensure in Pennsylvania, and the WBH ACT Teams have been ratedas “Exemplary” through annual third-party fidelity reviews.

In this position the nurse will manage patient care for a group of individuals and their families, using independent judgment and collaboration with healthcare providers. The role offers flexibility in scheduling, allowing for a balance between professional responsibilities and personal life while providing comprehensive, community-based care to individuals with severe mental illness. With supportive management and the potential for flexible working hours, you can achieve a fulfilling career without compromising on personal commitments.

Responsibilities:

Quality Improvement

• Participate in quality improvement efforts and identify opportunities.
• Improve patient satisfaction using research and evidence-based practice.

Relationships and Environment

• Build positive relationships with staff and patients.
• Work effectively in a complex environment with good clinical judgment and critical thinking.

Patient Care

• Formulate and implement patient care plans.
• Assist physicians and coordinate care.
• Document patient encounters comprehensively.

Professional Development

• Engage in professional development and shared governance.
• Adapt to change and support the transition process.