Per Diem - Addiction & Recovery RN

Universal Health Services; Anchorage (AK); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with Company Match

Tuition Assistance

Zusammenfassung

Northstarbehavioral is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) for its Addiction and Recovery Unit in Anchorage, AK. The RN will deliver quality psychiatric nursing care, conduct comprehensive patient assessments, and collaborate with the treatment team for effective care planning. Qualifications include a current Alaska RN license and CPR/BLS certification. The role offers a challenging environment with competitive compensation and generous benefits including excellent medical plans and tuition assistance.

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrates proficiency in psychotropic medications and commonly used medications for psychiatric patients.
• Follows correct protocols for crisis management and ensures patient safety.
• Conducts comprehensive patient assessments and develops individualized treatment plans.

Aufgaben

• Deliver quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to set goals and interventions.
• Establish individualized discharge plans tailored to patient needs.

Kenntnisse

Current State of Alaska RN license

Current CPR or BLS certification

Jobbeschreibung

PER DIEM Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity – Addiction and Recovery Unit

Location: Anchorage, AK

Responsibilities

The registered nurse is responsible for delivering quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders. The nurse serves as a key member of the treatment team, supporting the organization and program philosophy of care and ensuring the safety and well‑being of each patient.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Patient Assessment: Collects and analyzes data on physical, psychosocial, environmental, self‑care, educational, and discharge planning needs; responds to assessment calls as required.
• Treatment Plan Development: Develops a comprehensive care outline, updates master treatment plans, special programs, and problem sheets; collaborates 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, demonstrates skills in defusing potentially combative behaviors, distinguishes 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 seclusion & restraint, conducts proper rounds and interval checks, documents them accurately, and reports problems promptly.

Shift

12‑hour shifts, minimum availability to work 3 days per month.

Qualifications

• Current State of Alaska RN license
• Current CPR or BLS certification (preferred)

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

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.