What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Staff Nurse, Casual - (Mental Health Unit) position at UPMC?
Join our dedicated team as a Professional Staff Nurse on the Mental Health Unit at UPMC Chautauqua, where you’ll provide compassionate, patient-centered care to support mental wellness. This position offers variable shifts, giving you the flexibility to grow your career while making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.
Responsibilities:
- Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, students, and new staff, ensuring smooth transitions of care.
- Actively participate in quality improvement efforts and identify opportunities for clinical and service enhancements.
- Utilize evidence-based practices and research to improve patient outcomes and care quality.
- Provide holistic, relationship-based care, formulating personalized care plans and promoting effective communication across care teams.
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate patient documentation to enhance caregiver communication and care planning.
- Build compassionate, healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues to improve satisfaction and outcomes.
- Demonstrate accountability, cultural awareness, and balance between professional responsibilities and personal well-being.
- Engage in shared governance, support change initiatives, and contribute to enhancing the practice environment.
- Continuously pursue professional development to improve patient care and advance practice standards
Salary : $36
