Psych Travel Nursing Jobs in Alaska

Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $64 to $91 per hour in Soldotna, AK - Responsible for implementing and supervising nursing services in the medical detoxification and residential programs.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Implementation Implements nursing care in accordance with program procedures. Duties specific to the Registered Nurse include: Administering drugs, medications, treatments, inoculations, and tests as allowed by law. Implementing verbal provider orders and authenticating in writing, within a reasonable time, and included in the patient record; Communicating with physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, nurses, and pharmacists; Completing other tasks within the scope of registered nurses and the program services and procedures Patient Admission Process Oversees all aspects of the detox patient admission process, including: Pre-screening of new patients for appropriateness for admission, including TB screening; Obtaining physical assessment data and health history; Inventorying and caring for patients’ personal possessions. Treatment Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, including transcribing and administering routine and prescribed medications in accordance with procedures established by the Medical Director. Observation Records patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure. Compassionate Care Actively and compassionately interacts with patients to encourage engagement in treatment after completion of detoxification. Safety Maintains a safe and sanitary environment applying principles of medical asepsis and applying infection control techniques and universal precautions. 10. Implements safety and emergency procedures during fire drills and other disaster procedures, with assistance to patients and children in the detox and residential programs. Education Provides patient education on health care, as assigned or appropriate. Policies & Procedures Follows all policies and procedures with regard to patient information protection. Attendance/Training Attends regularly scheduled detox staff meetings. Attends training on chemical dependency as required by employer. Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable clinical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and State and Federal guidelines. ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES: The values focus on many aspects of our Planetree patient centered philosophy and care model and are an important aspect in evaluating and recognizing employees who have the dedication and passion to assist Central Peninsula Hospital in fulfilling its mission and customer service goals as well as how we treat other members of the CPH family. Safety We are a highly reliable organization that is uncompromising in our commitment to a culture of safety through our core values and behaviors. Collective and sustained commitment by organizational leadership, managers and health care workers emphasize safety over competing goals. Safety is our number one priority. Integrity We hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical and performance standards, demonstrating honesty, professionalism and sincerity. Compassion We recognize every person as a whole human being with different needs that must be met through listening, empathizing and nurturing. Service Excellence We are committed to consistently improving healthcare outcomes and exceeding the expectations of those we serve. Respect We will create a harmonious environment that will honor each person’s dignity and reflect their worth. Stewardship We are each responsible for wise oversight of all resources entrusted to us.