Behavioral Health RN (Psychiatric Unit)
Soldotna, Alaska
Central Peninsula General Hospital

Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health)

Location: Soldotna, Alaska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

Responsible for implementing and supervising nursing services in medical detoxification and residential behavioral health programs.

Essential Functions

• Implement nursing care according to program procedures, including administering medications, treatments, inoculations, and tests as allowed by law.
• Implement verbal provider orders and document them timely in patient records.
• Communicate with physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and pharmacists.
• Oversee detox patient admission process: pre-screening, TB screening, physical assessments, health history, and managing patient possessions.
• Execute prescribed treatments and medical interventions, including medication administration per Medical Director protocols.
• Accurately record patient observations and activities in patient records following nursing standards and policies.
• Provide compassionate care to encourage patient engagement post-detoxification.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary environment using medical asepsis, infection control, and universal precautions.
• Implement safety and emergency procedures during drills and disasters, assisting patients and children in detox and residential programs.
• Provide patient education on health care as appropriate.
• Follow all policies regarding patient information protection.
• Attend detox staff meetings and chemical dependency training as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of clinical procedures and nursing care per company, state, and federal guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Experience

• 1 year of addiction treatment experience (Preferred)

Licensure & Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Alaska (Required)
• BLS (CPR) certification from American Heart Association (Required)

Additional Information

• Position involves working 12-hour night shifts.
• Emphasis on safety, integrity, compassion, service excellence, respect, and stewardship in patient care and workplace behavior.
• Local placements accepted.
• Overtime paid after 8 hours/day and 40 hours/week.
• Client may call off up to 24 hours during the 13-week assignment without penalty.

This role is ideal for a Behavioral Health RN with addiction treatment experience seeking a 13-week contract in Alaska.