Current Practical Nurse license or Registered Nurse license in Alaska
Knowledgeable in psychiatric nursing principles and practices
Valid Alaska driver's license with a good driving record
Comfortable with EMR usage and quick to learn new computer programs
Experience with psychiatric populations preferred
Responsibilities
Take patient vitals and collect health information
Administer medications and injections, including long-acting injectables
Manage injection schedules and coordinate lab work
Assist with medication management and process refill requests
Monitor patients for medication side effects and communicate findings
Provide patient education on medications and treatment plans
Support patient triage and respond to clinical calls effectively
Benefits
Two healthcare options for employees and their dependent children
401k with immediate vesting and up to 5% match
4% automatically contributed by AKBH during the first two years, increasing to up to 10% match thereafter
Accrue five weeks of PTO in the first year, increasing to eight weeks after the first year
PTO includes company-recognized holidays
Full Job Description
Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse|Alaska Behavioral Health Medical Team
What You'll Do
Take patient vitals, collect health information, administer medications and injections (including long-acting injectables), coordinate lab work, and accurately document all care in the EHR.
Manage and maintain injection schedules and lab coordination while ensuring proper documentation and follow-up.
Assist with medication management by processing refill requests, prior authorizations, and coordinating effectively with providers, pharmacies, and the care team.
Monitor patients for medication side effects or concerns and communicate findings to providers in a timely and professional manner.
Provide patient education related to medications, treatment plans, injections, and follow-up care while maintaining strict patient confidentiality.
Support patient triage and respond to clinical calls or messages within scope of practice using clear and effective communication.
Work collaboratively with providers, nursing staff, pharmacies, labs, and patients in a professional environment that values teamwork, confidentiality, and high-quality patient care.
Good To Know
Position is based in Anchorage, Alaska
Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Pay Range is between $66,500 to $110,828 depending on experience and nursing licensure type
AKBH offers generous benefits including two healthcare options for employees and their dependent children, 401k with immediate vesting and up to 5% match, 4% automatically contributed by AKBH during the first two years, then up to 10% match thereafter. PTO is accrued at the rate of five (5) weeks of PTO for the first year; eight (8) weeks of PTO after the first year. PTO is used for company recognized holidays.
What We Need from You
You have a current Practical Nurse license for the state of Alaska OR you are a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
You are knowledgeable in psychiatric nursing principles and practices.
Must possess a valid Alaska Drives license and good driving record.
You are comfortable with EMR usage and are a fast learner with computer programs.
Experience working with a psychiatric population is preferred.
