**UPMC Chautauqua Hospital** Jamestown, NY Professional Staff Nurse Unit: Inpatient Chemical Dependency (4M) Status: Full time (typically 36hrs/wk) **Responsibilities:** + Supports ongoing education by sharing research, leading discussions, and presenting materials. + Serves as a role model and leader in clinical expertise, teaching, or evidence-based practice. + Provides constructive feedback, engages in peer review, and promotes positive change in patient care. + Actively participates in shared governance and hospital-wide councils. + Builds strong relationships, promotes cultural awareness, and fosters a healthy work environment. + Uses the nursing process to create holistic, patient-centered care plans. + Demonstrates critical thinking in assessing clinical, social, and psychological patient needs. + Identifies and leads quality improvement initiatives using evidence-based practice. + Drives innovation in patient care and workplace improvements through collaboration and leadershipThis position is eligible to participate in UPMC's Weekend Program, allowing nurses to work primarily weekend shifts in exchange for a higher shift differential. If you're interested in this opportunity, please mention it during your interview. + 2 years of experience preferred + Prior chemical dependency experience care preferred + Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate patient care per department policies. + Ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment with changing priorities. + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) + Registered Nurse (RN) + NYS Fingerprint Check OASAS (NYFP2) + NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL) + NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse (NYSCR) **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**