Per Diem - Psych Rn - Adolescent

Universal Health Services; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with Company Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Per Diem Psych Registered Nurse (RN) to join their North Star Behavioral Health Team in Anchorage, AK. This role involves delivering quality nursing care to adolescents with emotional or psychiatric disorders, requiring a current Alaska RN license and CPR certification.

The position offers challenging work, competitive pay, and generous paid time off. Key responsibilities include patient assessments, crisis management, and effective discharge planning. Join a diverse team committed to patient safety and health.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Alaska RN license.
• Certification in CPR or BLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments.
• Develop treatment plans with the treatment team.
• Establish individualized discharge plans.
• Manage crisis situations effectively.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to protocols.

Skills

Comprehensive Patient Assessment

Crisis Management

Effective Discharge Planning

Medication Knowledge

Education

Current State of Alaska RN license

Current CPR or BLS certification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

PER DIEM Psych Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity - Adolescents

ANCHORAGE, AK LOCATION

Shift

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

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.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Patient Assessment: Collect and analyze data on physical, psychosocial, environmental, self‑care, educational, and discharge planning needs, responding to assessment calls when required.
• Treatment Plan Development: Develop a comprehensive care outline, update master treatment plans, special programs, and problem sheets, collaborating with the treatment team to set goals and interventions.
• Effective Discharge Planning: Establish individualized discharge plans tailored to the needs of patients and significant others.
• Crisis Management: Follow correct protocols for crisis management, demonstrating skills in defusing potentially combative behaviors and distinguishing between psychotic behavior and self‑control problems.
• Medication Knowledge: Demonstrate proficiency in psychotropic medications and commonly used medications for psychiatric patients.
• Ensuring Patient Safety and Reporting: Ensure prompt and correct adherence to orders of seclusions & restraints, conduct proper rounds and interval checks, document them accurately, and report problems promptly.

Qualifications

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

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 as such, 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.