Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I (PCN 06-...
Location: Anchorage Alaska
Description: Workplace Alaska is hiring Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I (PCN 06-... right now, this job will be placed in Alaska. For complete informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. The Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health is recruiting for an On-Call Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I position.
API operates as A! laska's only state-owned, 24-hour, 7-day a week mental health facility that provides:
Acute, short-term in-patient psychiatric care for patients whose needs are so great or complex that an appropriate level of care cannot be provided in their home town or community, and
Medium security Forensic Inpatient Services Under close supervision, this Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I will work as a nonpermanent employee.
The successful candidate will perform a variety of routine paraprofessional Psychiatric Nursing duties to assist in the care and treatment of mental health patients.
These duties include, but are not limited to, maintaining the security and safety of patients and staff and assisting in therapeutic services.
The person hired will work on an as-needed basis working Day, Evening, or Night Shifts including weekends to fill in for Permanent Staff absences.
You must also be able to complete three (3) weeks of orientation training,
This recruitment may be used to fill more than one (1) vacancy.
Most Important duties of this position:
De-escalate unpredictable, dangerous, or violent behavior.
Intervene non-verbally, verbally, or physically with patients who may cause harm to themselves or others.
Assist patients in occupational and recreational therapy.
Assist patients in accomplishing their activity of daily living skills (ADL).
Interact and engage with chronically, mentally ill patients in group settings and individually.
Observe and document patient behavior accurately.
Recognize potential hazards to keep a safe and therapeutic environment.
Make frequent rounds to check patients locations and safety.
Escorting patients to locations within and outside the hospital.
Obtain and record vital life signs.
Learn and utilize routine technical diagnostic and treatment skills.
Understand the importance of the unit milieu and explai! n unit programs to patients. Desired Strengths for this position:
Must possess above average communication skills.
Must be able to communicate information courteously, accurately, and effectively.
Must be able to establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of the work and have the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of personalities.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate and complete medical records.
Must be able to work effectively under pressure and continual interruption, reorganizing priorities in a dynamic, frequently changing work environment.
Must be able to apply discretion in handling confidential information and situations.
Ability to exercise a high degree of tact, discretion, and sound judgment in the performance of the work.
Ability to work with the mentally ill or developmentally disabled persons.
Ability to work independently and with good judgment, and the ability t! o work as a team member.
Must be able to read, comprehend, and appl! y written materials/procedures, follow oral and written instructions, and apply them to specific situations, give clear oral and written instructions.
Must be able to work various shifts including nights and weekends. This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background Check.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or the equivalent.
AND
Eighteen years of age.
Additional Required Information:
At the time of interview, please provide the following:
1. Copies of all performance evaluations that have been received for the last two (2) years, if available.
2. Copies of three (3) letters of reference.
3. Copies of certifications, such as CPR or MANDT.
Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is required. Please attach it as a separate document for this position . The cover letter s! hould highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in the job description above. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax it to the contact number provided in the job posting. The cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Edu! cation completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to mee! t the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance ! to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm?&topheader=alaska.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Al! aska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! . Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at the address above. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information:
Jay Bryan, Assistant Director of Nursing
Phone: (907) 269-7187
Fax: (907) 269-7225
E-mail: Jay.Bryan@alaska.gov
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This job starts available on: Fri, 02 Aug 2013 07:31:49 GMT