Psychiatric Nurse ; PCN

Position: Psychiatric Nurse 1/2 (PCN 062338M)

Overview

This position is open to All Applicants. The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is recruiting for a Psychiatric Nurse 1/2.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Psychiatric Nurse 1/2 you will be providing skilled nursing care to patients; individualized patient assessment and care; participate in therapeutic activities as facilitator, or co-facilitator. You will administer medications to patients and provide education including expected outcomes, possible side effects, and any food/drug interactions. You will transcribe all orders, recording this information in each patient s Medication Administration Record (MAR) and chart regarding patient behavior and responses to medication treatment.

Job requires complete nursing assessments on newly admitted patients, patients on close observation special status, or patients that may require emergency seclusion or restraint. You will also determine and prioritize individual nursing needs, give direction to Office Assistant 1s and Psychiatric Nursing Assistants 1/2/3 including work assignments and monitoring those assignments for both completion and accuracy.

Our Organization, Mission, and Culture

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:

• I ntegrity
• D ignity
• E xcellence
• A ccountability
• S afety

If you are someone that embraces these values and wants to assist in the mission of API, we encourage you to apply today.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team

A position that offers a 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. The position also offers meaningful work in supporting the mission of API and will allow you to grow your skills and advance your career.

The

Working Environment You Can Expect

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.

Location

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.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a candidate with the following competencies:

Experience working with mentally ill or developmentally disabled individuals is preferred.

Ability to work independently, as well as a team member, with good judgment.

Ability to apply discretion in handling confidential information and situations, while exercising a high degree of tact, discretion, and sound judgment in the performance of the work.

Possess good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and productively manage time to ensure compliance with numerous deadlines while working effectively under pressure with continual interruption, reorganizing priorities in a dynamic, frequently changing work environment.

Above average communication skills with the ability to convey information courteously, accurately, and effectively.

Note on Applications

A cover letter is not required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

To view the general description and example of duties, please go to the following link:

Licensure and Qualifications

Psychiatric Nurse 1: Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska. Special

Note:

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.

Psychiatric Nurse 2: Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska; AND EITHER Successful completion of a formal training plan as a Psychiatric Nurse 1 with the State of Alaska; OR One year of entry level experience as a Registered Nurse. Examples include but are not limited to prior service as a Psychiatric Nurse 1, Corrections Nurse 1, or Nurse 1 with the State of Alaska or its equivalent with another employer.

Substitution:
Combinations of prior training and experience in other specializations of nursing care will be evaluated for…