Professional Staff Nurse, OP

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.

This position is eligible for theBehavioral Health Fellows Program - an initiative sponsored by Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) in partnership with Community Care Behavioral Health and Jewish Healthcare Foundation. Designed to strengthen the County’s public behavioral health system, this program offers incredible benefits, including up to $45,000 in educational loan repayment (based on your degree level), or free access to an accredited professional certificate program, as well as paid time off for training and professional development as a part of a cohort group.

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.