Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 4 (PCN 065357)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will demonstrate an understanding of the concept of therapeutic milieu and the flow of how the Nursing Units run and teaches others. Leads and personally assist patients in becoming self-reliant in daily living activities, such as oral hygiene; preparing for meals, toileting, or preparing for bed. Demonstrates and directs others in intervening appropriately (non-verbally, verbally and physically) in dealing with patients who may harm themselves or others. Observe and document patient behavior accurately in an Electronic Health Record (EHR). Leads staff and patients in maintaining an orderly therapeutic environment.

Requirements

• One year of specific experience performing a wide variety of paraprofessional psychiatric nursing duties designed to provide care, treatment, and rehabilitation to psychiatric or developmentally-challenged patients. This experience is met by service as a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 3.
• OR Three years of experience directly working with and providing paraprofessional aide, treatment, and/or rehabilitation services to patients or clients who have been diagnosed with or experience mental illness, behavioral or cognitive disorders, and/or addiction as part of assisted living, independent living, or treatment services, home, or facility setting.
• Post-secondary education in psychology, sociology, mental health, and/or chemical dependency may substitute for up to twelve months of the requisite experience (2.67 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month).

Nice To Haves

• Competencies: Integrity/Honesty, Leadership, Accountability, Advocacy, Flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of therapeutic milieu and the flow of how the Nursing Units run and teaches others.
• Lead and personally assist patients in becoming self-reliant in daily living activities, such as oral hygiene; preparing for meals, toileting, or preparing for bed.
• Demonstrate and direct others in intervening appropriately (non-verbally, verbally and physically) in dealing with patients who may harm themselves or others.
• Observe and document patient behavior accurately in an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Lead staff and patients in maintaining an orderly therapeutic environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with the opportunity for regular merit/longevity increases
• Overtime opportunities
• Professional certification in MANDT and CPR
• Opportunities for advanced training from specialists in advanced psychiatric and health care topics
• Comprehensive orientation
• Annual training

What This Job Offers

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