UPMC·Erie, Pennsylvania
Provide nursing care to individuals with mental health and substance use challenges in both residential and outpatient settings. Collaborate with prescribers and therapists to deliver holistic, patient-centered care and maintain thorough clinical documentation.
Every year, millions of Americans navigate the challenges of living with a mental health condition.
At UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor, we are dedicated to making a difference by expanding access to essential mental health resources for those in Erie and surrounding counties.
We are excited to welcome a compassionate and skilled Evaluation Professional Nurse (RN) to join our team!
In this role, you will work closely with prescribers, therapists, and case managers to provide meaningful, hands-on support to underserved individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges.
You will deliver care across both an intimate residential setting—with up to eight beds—and a high-volume outpatient program serving thousands in the community.
Reporting directly to the Nurse Manager, you will be expected to operate with independence, flexibility, and strong clinical judgment.
While behavioral health experience is preferred, it is not required; however, you must hold an active RN license in good standing and bring a commitment to delivering patient-centered care.
Key Information: Must have a current RN license in good standing.
West 26th and West 12th buildings.
M-F, 8a-5p. This role will also support our 24 hour residential unit, requiring availability for evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and participation in an on-call rotation.
Dress
Code: Business casual.
Free on site, at both locations.
Takes responsibility for professional growth and supports team goals and quality improvements. Collaborates effectively with care teams and adapts to change. Delivers holistic, patient-centered care using critical thinking and clear communication. Provides thorough documentation and aligns care with safety and quality standards. Educates patients, families, and staff; supports learning and mentorship. Engages in quality improvement and applies evidence-based practice. Builds strong relationships, promotes work-life balance, and ensures workplace safety.
UPMC approved national certification preferred. Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) Registered Nurse (RN) Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal *Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Must hold an active Pennsylvania RN license and CPR certification. A minimum of six months of experience is required, with a BSN preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.