Corrections Nurse 2 (PCN 20-7963)
About The Position
The Alaska Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services is recruiting for a Corrections Nurse 2 position at the Fairbanks Correctional Center (FCC), located in Fairbanks, Alaska. This role involves providing general nursing care to patients, including triage and assessment, administering prescribed medications and treatments, and participating in therapeutic activities. The nurse will observe, document, and report changes in the physical and mental conditions of inmates, maintain patient medical records, and handle crisis situations calmly and effectively. The Health and Rehabilitation Services (HARS) division is committed to the wellbeing of those under their care, ensuring individuals are treated in a safe, respectful, and compassionate manner, dedicated to providing essential care and promoting health and rehabilitation. HARS aims to provide timely access to essential care through an evidence-based multidisciplinary approach, fostering a culture of professionalism, quality, and safety.
Requirements
- Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska
- One year of entry level experience as a Registered Nurse (e.g., Corrections Nurse I, Psychiatric Nurse I, or Nurse I with the State of Alaska or its equivalent)
- 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.
- 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.
- Some positions may require the successful applicant to provide proof they are free from active pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of a formal training plan as a Corrections Nurse I with the State of Alaska
- Combinations of prior training and experience in other specializations of nursing care (e.g., Med-Surg, Psychiatric, Public Health, Critical Care) will be evaluated for comparability on a case-by-case basis.
- Familiarity with policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Comfortable practicing in a highly autonomous setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide general nursing care to patients to include triage and assessment
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments
- Provide, participate, and assist in therapeutic activities
- Observe, document, and report changes in the physical and mental conditions of the inmates
- Maintain patient medical records
- Handle crisis situations in a calm and effective manner
Benefits
- Free online education for CEUs through Relias
- Exceptional benefits package
- Work/life balance, working a schedule of seven days on and seven days off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
