Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/ Physician Assistant 1 (PCN 062293)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

28d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to All Applicants. The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is recruiting for a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Physician Assistant What You Will Be Doing: A successful applicant will provide psychiatric services to patients admitted to API, an acute to long-term care hospital, and accurately document encounters according to API guidelines. Patient services include providing direct supervision, evaluation/diagnosis and recommending and prescribing medications. Our Organization, Mission, and Culture: The Alaska Psychiatric Institute mission is to: Provide compassionate healthcare to support Alaskans in living their best possible lives. The Alaska Psychiatric Institute vision is: An Alaska where everyone receives the care they need when they need it without judgement. Our division values are: Integrity Dignity Excellence Accountability Safety If you are someone that embraces these values and want to assist in the mission of API, we encourage you to apply today. The Benefits of Joining Our Team: Position that offers competitive salary with opportunity for regular merit/longevity increases, professional certification in MANDT and CPR, opportunities for advanced training from specialists in advanced psychiatric and health care topics, comprehensive orientation and annual training. Position offers meaningful work in supporting the mission of API and will allow you to grow your skills and advance your career. The Working Environment You Can Expect: The selected candidate will work in an environment that is fast paced, busy and challenging at times, but embraces collaboration through working closely with supervisors, managers, and personnel to assist in providing services to Alaska Psychiatric Institute. This position is located at 3700 Piper Street in the U-MED district of east Anchorage which offers several maintained walking trails, parks and nearby lakes. This area is filled with several restaurants, shopping stores, and has easy access to public transportation. Who We Are Looking For: We are looking for a candidate with the following competencies: Appropriately provide psychiatric care to mentally ill patients. Communication skills: Able to communicate information courteously, accurately, and effectively. Able to work under pressure with interruptions and be able to reorganize priorities in a frequently changing work environment. Able to apply discretion in handling confidential information and situations. Ability to work independently and with good judgment. Able to read, comprehend, and apply written materials/procedures, follow oral and written instructions, and apply them to specific situations; and give clear oral and written instructions. A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

Requirements

Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
Appropriately provide psychiatric care to mentally ill patients.
Communication skills: Able to communicate information courteously, accurately, and effectively.
Able to work under pressure with interruptions and be able to reorganize priorities in a frequently changing work environment.
Able to apply discretion in handling confidential information and situations.
Ability to work independently and with good judgment.
Able to read, comprehend, and apply written materials/procedures, follow oral and written instructions, and apply them to specific situations; and give clear oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric services to patients admitted to API, an acute to long-term care hospital, and accurately document encounters according to API guidelines.
Patient services include providing direct supervision, evaluation/diagnosis and recommending and prescribing medications.

Benefits

Position that offers competitive salary with opportunity for regular merit/longevity increases, professional certification in MANDT and CPR, opportunities for advanced training from specialists in advanced psychiatric and health care topics, comprehensive orientation and annual training.
Position offers meaningful work in supporting the mission of API and will allow you to grow your skills and advance your career.
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for
Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year