Responsibilities

Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity

PRN

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. When you work at North Star Behavioral Health, you are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers and leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. With us, you have the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through robust continuing education opportunities and career advancement with UHS.

The Registered Nurse is a key member of the Northstar 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.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collects and analyzes data regarding the patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and anticipated discharge planning needs and responds to needs assessment calls when necessary.
• Develops a comprehensive outline of care and updates master treatment plans, special programs, and problem sheets. Assists in developing goals and interventions; gathering relevant data and communicating it to the treatment team.
• Establishes effective discharge plans, individualized and relevant to the needs of patients and significant others.
• Follows correct protocols for crisis management and demonstrates skills in defusing potentially combative or aggressive behaviors; distinguishes correctly between psychotic behavior and self-control problems, manipulation, or rebellious behaviors.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of psychotropic medications and other medications commonly used with psychiatric patients.
• Ensures that orders of seclusions & restraints are promptly and correctly followed.
• Ensures that rounds and interval checks are properly made and documented and that problems are reported in a timely manner.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Current license to practice nursing in State of Alaska (or eligible to receive or renew)
• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• Prefer one year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting
• Current BLS certification 

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• 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
• Work hours: Day shift (hours will vary depending upon unit assignment): 11:00am - 11:30pm or 7:00am - 7:30pm

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $12.6 billion in 2021. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 89,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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