Per Diem - Addiction & Recovery RN

UHS•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

North Star Behavioral Health is one of Alaska’s premier mental health facilities offering hope and healing for children, teens and adults who struggle with psychiatric or substance abuse issues. We also offer military-specific care to first responders, service members, veterans and dependents at the Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital. We provide an environment that puts patient care first through excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families we treat, at their most vulnerable times. When you work at North Star Behavioral Health, you are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers and leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. With us, you have the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through robust continuing education opportunities and career advancement with UHS! Visit us at: www.northstarbehavioral.com Who is North Star: At North Star Behavioral Health, we are dedicated to delivering a level of care that not only meets but exceeds expectations. Our vision is simple yet profound: to provide care that patients enthusiastically recommend to their family and friends, care that physicians prefer for their patients, and care that our employees take pride in delivering every day. We uphold this vision by wholeheartedly embracing the following principles: Service Excellence Continuous Improvement Employee Development Ethical and Fair Treatment Teamwork Compassion Innovation Our commitment to excellence isn't just a slogan—it's a way of life at North Star Behavioral Health. If you share these values and are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families facing mental health challenges, we invite you to join our team. Our Registered Nurse is a key member of the North Star Behavioral Health Team who is responsible for delivering quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders. They serve actively and constructively as a member of the treatment team, supporting the organization and program philosophy of care and ensuring the safety and well-being of each patient.

Requirements

Current State of Alaska RN license
Current CPR or BLS certification, preferred

Responsibilities

Comprehensive Patient Assessment: Collects and analyzes data on physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge planning needs, responding to assessment calls when required.
Treatment Plan Development: Develops a comprehensive care outline, updates master treatment plans, special programs, and problem sheets, collaborating with the treatment team to set goals and interventions.
Effective Discharge Planning: Establishes individualized discharge plans tailored to the needs of patients and significant others.
Crisis Management: Follows correct protocols for crisis management, demonstrating skills in defusing potentially combative behaviors and distinguishing between psychotic behavior and self-control problems.
Medication Knowledge: Demonstrates proficiency in psychotropic medications and commonly used medications for psychiatric patients.
Ensuring Patient Safety and Reporting: Ensures prompt and correct adherence to orders of seclusions & restraints, conducts proper rounds and interval checks, documents them accurately, and reports problems promptly.