Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 1/2/3 (PCN 062522M)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to Alaska Residents Only. The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is recruiting for a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 1/2/3. As a psychiatric nursing assistant, you will engage and monitor clients who present with acute and chronic mental health concerns. Duties include assisting and observing through evaluation, and an admission process that includes searching, accurately documenting patient property, and safely securing these items. You are required to observe behavior and client participation in their recovery and document these observations on an electronic health record (EHR). Other duties include assisting clients with their activities of daily living and utilization of routine technical, diagnostic, and treatment skills. The Alaska Psychiatric Institute's mission is to provide compassionate healthcare to support Alaskans in living their best possible lives. The Alaska Psychiatric Institute vision is: An Alaska where everyone receives the care they need when they need it without judgment. Our division values are: Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, Safety. If you are someone that embraces these values and wants to assist in the mission of API, we encourage you to apply today.

Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent; AND Eighteen years of age (for PNA 1).
• Six months 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 (for PNA 2).
• One year 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 (for PNA 3).
• Post-secondary education in psychology, sociology, mental health, and/or chemical dependency may substitute for up to three months of the requisite experience (2.67 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) (for PNA 2).
• Post-secondary education in psychology, sociology, mental health, and/or chemical dependency may substitute for up to six months of the requisite experience (2.67 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) (for PNA 3).
• Applicant must submit: List of two (2) professional references, including daytime phone numbers.
• Applicant must submit: Copies of all performance evaluations that have been received for the last two (2) years, if available.
• Applicant must submit: College transcripts (if using education to meet the minimum qualifications).
• 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.
• Must pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes a state and FBI fingerprint-based background check.
• Must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed.
• Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials being used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position and are required with each application.
• When using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of a formal training plan as a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 1 with the State of Alaska (for PNA 2).
• Successful completion of a formal training plan as a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 2 with the State of Alaska (for PNA 3).

Responsibilities

• Engage and monitor clients who present with acute and chronic mental health concerns.
• Assist and observe through evaluation and an admission process that includes searching, accurately documenting patient property, and safely securing these items.
• Observe behavior and client participation in their recovery and document these observations on an electronic health record (EHR).
• Assist clients with their activities of daily living.
• Utilize routine technical, diagnostic, and treatment skills.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED