TITLE/SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED BASED OFF EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE. SALARY AS SHOWN IS FOR AN EXPERT LEVEL RN, WHICH REQUIRES 4 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.

On the 6A unit, we serve patients who are struggling with addiction. These individuals come to us via a voluntary program and require support with recovery needs (including elements of acute withdrawal management from substances). Our specialized unit is housed inside of Mercy Hospital and has an incredible team of professionals looking to improve the patient experience in every way. Nurses on 6A have the benefit of working at a Level 1 Trauma Center and treating those in the height of their addiction. We are 1 of only 2 inpatient medically managed detox units in Allegheny County and we specialize in Addiction Medicine treatment in individuals with co-occurring disorders.
Preference given to candidates with previous drug and alcohol treatment experience. This nurse role will work rotating 3, 12-hour shifts per week with 7am and 7pm start times. When working overnight, you’ll earn an extra $2.00 more per hour! If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to join this incredible team today!
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• 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 between caregivers. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification 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.
• Builds and mends relationships among colleagues within the framework of a healthy workplace. Role models keen cultural awareness including preventing and addressing horizontal violence and impairment. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life through prioritization and delegation of 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.
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• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

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• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Zero to two years of experience for regular RN level.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum 4 years experience for Expert level.
• Expert level requires annual completion of a professional contribution selected from department, hospital or system gals, and approved by Unit Director AND either: UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/transfer and must be maintained.
• Certification not required if Master’s in nursing or DNP is held.
• If a BSN is held, a Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted in lieu of Certification.
• The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.
• They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
• Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation to be promoted to Expert level.
• Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance evaluation to maintain Expert status.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
• Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
• Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.