North Star Behavioral Health · 2 days ago
Per Diem - Psych Rn - Adolescent
Anchorage, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelNorth 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. They are seeking a Per Diem Psych Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders, while ensuring their safety and well-being.
Health Care
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
Qualification
Required
Current State of Alaska RN license
Preferred
Current CPR or BLS certification
Benefits
Challenging & Rewarding Work Environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with Company Match & Discounted Stock Plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
Tuition Assistance
Company
North Star Behavioral Health
NSBH is a behavioral health facility that offers programs for children & adults who suffer from psychiatric or substance abuse issues.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sarah Kennedy
COO
Montu Jani, MS, NCC, MHA, LPC
Chief Clinical Officer
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