Psychiatric Nurse 1/2 (PCN 062458M)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to All Applicants. The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is recruiting for a Psychiatric Nurse 1/2 Flex. The selected candidate will work in an environment that is fast paced, busy and challenging at times, but embraces collaboration through working closely with supervisors, managers, and personnel to assist in providing services to Alaska Psychiatric Institute. This position is located at 3700 Piper Street in the U-MED district of east Anchorage which offers several maintained walking trails, parks and nearby lakes. This area is filled with several restaurants, shopping stores, and has easy access to public transportation.

Requirements

• Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
• One year of entry level experience as a Registered Nurse (for Psychiatric Nurse 2 level).
• Successful completion of a formal training plan as a Psychiatric Nurse 1 with the State of Alaska (for Psychiatric Nurse 2 level).
• Applicant must submit: List of two (2) professional references, including daytime phone numbers.
• Copies of all performance evaluations that have been received for the last two (2) years, if available.
• Professional License Required.
• Submit to fingerprinting and background check screening.
• Provide proof of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap), Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR), and Varicella Immunizations.
• Provide proof of Hepatitis B (immunity or declination statement).
• Provide annual Influenza vaccination or a signed declination statement.
• Proof of Tuberculosis screening within the past 12 months.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates not currently licensed by the State of Alaska, who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska and requisite qualifying experience, may apply for vacancies in this job class. Applicants qualifying under this option may receive a conditional job offer; however, proof of licensure will be required prior to final appointment and reporting for duty.
• Some positions may require the successful applicant to pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, as a prerequisite to employment. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.
• Some positions may require the successful applicant to provide proof they are free from active pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of hire. Employees are required to be tested annually. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.
• Combinations of prior training and experience in other specializations of nursing care (e.g., Med-Surg, Corrections, Public Health, Critical Care) will be evaluated for comparability on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to patients; individualized patient assessment and care; participates in therapeutic activities as facilitator, or co-facilitator.
• Administers medications to patients and provides education including expected outcomes, possible side effects, and any food/drug interactions.
• Transcribe all orders, recording this information in each patient's Medication Administration Record (MAR) and chart regarding patient behavior and responses to medication treatment.
• Completes nursing assessments on newly admitted patients, patients on close observation special status, or patients that may require emergency seclusion or restraint.
• Determines and prioritizes individual nursing needs.
• Gives direction to Office Assistant Is and Psychiatric Nurse Assistants I/II/III including work assignments and monitoring those assignments for both completion and accuracy.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• flexible self-scheduling model with limited work requirements
• ability to work "full time" hours if desired or work the ability to work as little as 3 days a month if you choose
• overtime opportunities
• professional certification in MANDT and CPR
• opportunities for advanced training from specialist in advanced psychiatric and health care topics
• comprehensive orientation and annual training
• meaningful work in supporting the mission of API
• grow your skills and advance your career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed