Corrections Nurse 1/2 (PCN 064916)

State of Alaska•Kenai, AK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. The Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is recruiting to fill a part-time Corrections Nurse 1/2 position located in Kenai at the Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility. Under the supervision of higher-level nurses, and in accordance with an established training plan, the Corrections Nurse 1/2 (CN 1/2) performs developmental duties independently assessing, monitoring, and maintaining the physical well-being of the residents at the Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility, a 24-hour secure facility. The CN 1/2 provides direct care within their scope of practice and utilizes medical protocols, when necessary and available, to meet the health needs of the residents. When medical conditions are beyond their scope or protocols, the CN 1/2 refers the resident to a higher level of care. This is a flexibly staffed CN 1/2 position. The CN 1 incumbent, upon completing the probationary period and acquiring the necessary competencies through the training plan, may progress to a CN 2. The Division of Juvenile Justice's mission is to hold juvenile offenders accountable for their behavior through Restorative Justice; promote the safety and restoration of victims and communities; and assist offenders and their families in developing the skills to prevent crime. Our core values include: Prioritizing Safety, Responsiveness, Professional Relationships, Dedication, and Respect. The work of a Corrections Nurse 1/2 includes promoting these values through direct medical care of juveniles in the Division’s custody.

Requirements

Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
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.
For Corrections Nurse 2: 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 experience include prior service as a Corrections Nurse 1, Psychiatric Nurse 1, or Nurse 1 with the State of Alaska or its equivalent with another employer.
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.
Copy of transcripts if using to meet MQs (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts).
Three (3) names & phone numbers of professional references.
Two (2) performance evaluations from previous employers, if available.
The successful candidate must pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes a state and FBI fingerprint-based background check.
Must answer the Supplemental Questions for the application to be evaluated.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
When using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time.
Applicants must certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Integrity/Honesty
Interpersonal Skills
Problem Solving
Self-Management
Stress Tolerance

Responsibilities

Assessing, monitoring, and maintaining the physical well-being of residents.
Providing direct care within their scope of practice.
Utilizing medical protocols to meet the health needs of residents.
Referring residents to a higher level of care when medical conditions are beyond their scope or protocols.