The very first requirement in a hospital is that it should do the sick no harm – Florence Nightingale

While we may not be a hospital in the traditional sense, we do care for children and adolescents that have experienced trauma and as a result have emotional and behavioral challenges.

Working with children and adolescents in residential treatment the registered nurse (RN) is provides nursing services and coordinates physician/medical services to all residential students. This includes but is not limited to:

• Initial and ongoing assessment of behavioral/health needs
• Facilitate medical interventions
• Maintain all residential policies and procedures associated with health care delivery
• Act as the liaison between the Medical Director, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, professional contract staff, and the direct care providers
• Adhere to standards and regulations as set forth by the agency, The Joint Commission and OCS licensing and maintains Performance Improvement Activities for these services
• Abide by all safety rules and regulations of the facility
• Carry out all responsibilities according to the AK Child & Family policies, mission and philosophy of care
• Accepts other responsibilities as assigned due to agency imperatives

Health Benfits:

• Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, & Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Group Life and AD&D
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Other Benefits:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 2 Floating Holidays/year
• 6 Observed Holidays: double-time pay for working on the Holiday
• Bonuses: Longevity & Referral

PAY:

• $35.00/hour + depending on experience
• 3% pay increase after successful completion of 6-month Intro Period.

• Uses a vehicle to access AK Child & Family campuses for work related activities and produce all documentation required for driving.
• Performs computer data input and report preparation.
• Works with file cabinets up to 55" in height and copy machines up to 44" in height.

• Reports directly to the Chief Clinical Officer, with medical supervision provided by the Medical Director.
• Collaborates with all other disciplines through interdisciplinary teamwork and assigned committee responsibilities.
• Is a member of the Residential Services department and coordinates health care delivery with all members of the treatment team.
• Adheres to the professional ethics of the American Nursing Association.
• Collaborates and coordinates services with all AK Child & Family staff and outside professional contractors via established committees and performance improvement activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• The RN must have the ability to relate to and have experience in working with emotionally disturbed children/adolescents.
• Experience with this population in a psychiatric or residential setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, assessment and use of psychotropic medications is also preferred.
• Excellent written, interpersonal and oral communication skills are essential as is the ability to work on an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Skills associated with sensitivity to serving culturally diverse populations are preferred.
• This position requires the ability to participate in a rotating on call system for evenings and weekends.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Education and Experience:

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
• Two years’ experience working with emotionally disturbed children/adolescents is preferred as is experience in a residential setting.