Corrections Nurse 1/2 (PCN 20-4331)

State Of Alaska•Juneau, AK

5d•$49 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services is recruiting for a Corrections Nurse 1/2 position located at Lemon Creek Correctional Center (LCCC) in Juneau, Alaska. Watch Alaska DOC HARS video here: https://vimeo.com/789872805/e68dd6b1e3 The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Provide general nursing care to patients to include triage and assessment Administer prescribed medications and treatments Maintain patient medical records Observe, document, and report changes in the physical and mental conditions of inmates Handle Crisis situations in a calm and effective manner The Department of Corrections provides for the health and welfare of offenders committed to the custody of AK DOC. Health and Rehabilitation Services provides essential healthcare in secure facilities housing sentenced and unsentenced offenders. As a Corrections Nurse you will be part of a team and enjoy work/life balance working a schedule of 7 on 7 off work week. HARS offers free online education for CEUs through Relias along with an exceptional benefits package. Come join our team of medical professionals and start a rewarding career as a Correctional Nurse. RN's working at LCCC can expect a patient population of about 400 individuals. Nurses will need to become fluent in our policies, procedures, and protocols, have a deep understanding of their scope of practice, and be comfortable practicing in a highly autonomous setting. We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary Continual Learning: Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development. Evidence-Based Practice: Integrates best research practices with clinical and/or subject matter expertise and patient values for optimum care and participates in learning and research activities to the extent feasible. Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks. Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Requirements

CORRECTIONS NURSE 1 Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
CORRECTIONS NURSE 2 Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska; AND EITHER Successful completion of a formal training plan as a Corrections Nurse 1 with the State of Alaska; OR One year of entry level experience as a Registered Nurse.
Examples of this experience include but are not exclusively limited to prior service as a Corrections Nurse 1, Psychiatric Nurse 1, or Nurse 1 with the State of Alaska or its equivalent with another employer.
Candidates not currently licensed by the State of Alaska, who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska and requisite qualifying experience, may apply for vacancies in this job class.
Applicants qualifying under this option may receive a conditional job offer; however, proof of licensure will be required prior to final appointment and reporting for duty.
Some positions may require the successful applicant to pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, as a prerequisite to employment.
Some positions may require the successful applicant to provide proof they are free from active pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of hire.
Employees are required to be tested annually.
Professional License: Alaska RN License or ability to obtain one
3 Professional References, 2 of which must be supervisory
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Nice To Haves

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary
Continual Learning: Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.
Evidence-Based Practice: Integrates best research practices with clinical and/or subject matter expertise and patient values for optimum care and participates in learning and research activities to the extent feasible.
Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.
Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

Provide general nursing care to patients to include triage and assessment
Administer prescribed medications and treatments
Maintain patient medical records
Observe, document, and report changes in the physical and mental conditions of inmates
Handle Crisis situations in a calm and effective manner

Benefits

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