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
In this position you will provide skilled nursing care to patients; individualized patient assessment and care; participate in therapeutic activities as facilitator, or co-facilitator.
You will be administering medications to patients and providing education including expected outcomes, possible side effects, and any food/drug interactions.
Transcribing all orders, recording this information in each patient's Medication Administration Record (MAR) and chart regarding patient behavior and responses to medication treatment.
You will also be completing nursing assessments on newly admitted patients, patients on close observation special status, or patients that may require emergency seclusion or restraint.
You will determine and prioritize individual nursing needs. Giving direction to Office Assistant Is and Psychiatric Nurse Assistants I/II/III 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
- 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.
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.
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.
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: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/classspecs?keywords=psychiatric%20nurse
