Behavioral Health - Registered Nurse (RN)

Foundation Health•Fairbanks, AK

About The Position

Foundation Health Partners is hiring experienced Registered Nurses for Behavioral Health at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in Fairbanks, Alaska. The position offers a $38.42–$63.35 hourly wage, based on experience and education, and an incentive of $10,000–$15,000. Relocation assistance of up to $7,500 and 90 days of temporary housing are provided. Available schedules include full-time night shifts (36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts) and a PRN shift. Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit, Joint Commission-accredited facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. It has 152 licensed beds and serves as the primary referral center for residents of interior Alaska. The hospital describes its clinical environment as having a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and a Shared Leadership culture.

Requirements

Valid current or temporary Alaska RN license.
Knowledge and skills normally demonstrated by an Associate's degree in nursing.
BLS certification.
May require ACLS, PALS, additional certification, or continuing education depending on the area of practice.
Creative thinking, prioritization, and flexible problem-solving skills.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Professional certification.
Experience working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, and cultural needs, as well as discharge-planning needs.
Review patient history and physical information with patients and families, review information from other care team members, and ensure required documentation is completed on time.
Review diagnostic and laboratory results and report abnormal findings to physicians and appropriate caregivers.
Complete and update assessments and reassessments according to patient needs and policy.
Develop, initiate, review, and revise individualized plans of care, including discharge plans, in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
Provide and coordinate care in accordance with physician orders, the nursing plan of care, policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Delegate appropriately and supervise the provision of care by other licensed nurses and personnel.
Communicate patients’ status accurately and completely to other caregivers to promote continuity of care.
Evaluate patient and family responses to care and teaching, patient progress toward goals, and the effectiveness of teaching; revise care plans as needed.
Document assessments, plans, interventions, evaluations, patient responses, and physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Provide evidence-based care and, where applicable, participate in research activities within clinical practice.
Participate in unit or facility Shared Leadership and contribute to improvement of nursing quality indicators and outcomes.
Support education, role development, and orientation for facility personnel, patients, students, families, and visitors; serve as a preceptor or mentor when appropriate.
In some roles, supervise department staff and workflow.
Follow established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and professional standards.
Provide excellent service to Foundation Health customers by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors.