Nurse 3 (PCN 027310)

State of Alaska • Palmer, AK

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. The Alaska Veterans & Pioneers Home is recruiting for an on-call nonpermanent position in the Supervisory Bargaining Unit. The Mission of the Division of the Alaska Pioneer Homes is: "Providing elder Alaskans a home and community, celebrating life through its final breath." This position is a member of an outstanding nursing and direct care staff and plays a vital role in providing person-centered care and support in a safe environment for up to seventy-nine (79) elder residents. The Division Values are: Positive Attitude, Love, Accountability, Trust, and Excellence. This position will perform a full range of nursing duties requiring established knowledge of nursing principles and procedures. This position provides clinical and medication administration to residents and clinical support to the care teams. Focus will be on quality resident care, the growth, development, and empowerment of health care teams, and the promotion of assisted living philosophy and statutes.

Requirements

• Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
• Two years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse, one of which must have been at the full-performance/journey level.
• Applicants who have or obtain a temporary permit issued under 12 AAC 44.320 may report for duty; however, the job offer will remain conditional, for a timeframe not to exceed six months, pending the applicant showing proof of licensure during their initial probationary period.
• 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.
• At time of interview applicant must provide: Two (2) professional references (including work/supervisor-related) and three (3) character references (personal) with current contact information.
• If selected and prior to hire, applicant will be asked to: Submit to fingerprinting and criminal background check screening.
• Provide current evidence to be free from active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) with test results dated within the last 12 months prior to start date.
• Provide a copy of current CPR and First Aid certificate(s), if available.
• Provide State of Alaska Nursing License or proof of eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
• Provide a current Driver’s License.
• To verify education being used to meet the required minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed.
• Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials being used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position and are required with each application.
• 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.
• The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

Nice To Haves

• Position-specific knowledge, skills and abilities that are desired or contribute to the success in this position: Medicine and Dentistry: Knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of injuries, diseases, and deformities, including preventive health-care measures.
• 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.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences
• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to assisted living home residents in a warm, supportive, and caring manner.
• Perform a full range of nursing duties requiring established knowledge of nursing principles and procedures.
• Provide clinical and medication administration to residents.
• Provide clinical support to the care teams.
• Focus on quality resident care, the growth, development, and empowerment of health care teams, and the promotion of assisted living philosophy and statutes.

Benefits

• This position is part of an amazing team with opportunities to make a positive impact on the quality of life for Alaskan elders by providing excellent person-centered loving care and services.
• This position is surrounded by elder residents with many years of life experiences and wisdom who are in varying stages of their life journey.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level