Psychiatric Nurse ; PCN

Overview

The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is recruiting for a Psychiatric Nurse 1/2.

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 regarding 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.

The role 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.

• 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 performing work.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and productively manage time to meet numerous deadlines while working effectively under pressure in a dynamic, frequently changing environment.
• Above average communication skills with the ability to convey information courteously, accurately, and effectively.

A position that offers a competitive salary with the opportunity for regular merit/longevity increases and overtime opportunities, professional certification in MANDT and CPR, advanced training from specialists in psychiatric and health‑care topics, comprehensive orientation, and annual training.

Selected candidates will work in a fast‑paced, busy, and challenging environment that promotes collaboration through close work with supervisors, managers, and personnel to provide services to API.

3700 Piper Street, U‑MED district, East Anchorage – ample walking trails, parks, nearby lakes, restaurants, shopping, and public transportation.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats can contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811‑0201 or call 1‑800‑587‑4095 in Juneau or 1‑800‑770‑8973. The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.