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Northstarbehavioral

Per Diem - Psych Rn - Adolescent

Northstarbehavioral, Juneau, Alaska, United States,


Responsibilities

PER DIEM Psych Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity - Adolescents ***ANCHORAGE, AK LOCATION*** North 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. We also offer military-specific care to first responders, service members, veterans and dependents at the Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital. We provide an environment that puts patient care first through excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families we treat, at their most vulnerable times. Our

Registered Nurse

is a key member of the North Star Behavioral Health Team who is responsible for delivering quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders. They serve actively and constructively as a member of the treatment team, supporting the organization and program philosophy of care and ensuring the safety and well-being of each patient. Shift:

12-hour shifts, Minimum availability to work 3 days per month. Key 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Current State of Alaska RN license Current CPR or BLS certification, preferred

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