Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1 (PCN 20-7317)
About The Position
The Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services, is recruiting a Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1 at Hiland Mountain Correctional Center in Eagle River, Alaska. The provider cares for inmates’ emergent, urgent, and chronic health needs, with nursing support staff available 24 hours a day. The position serves as a liaison between the correctional facility, local physicians, and hospitals, and may prescribe Schedule II–V drugs in accordance with State licensing requirements and the prescriptive authority granted by the Alaska Board of Nursing or Alaska Medical Board. The provider works with nursing, behavioral health, and social work staff to coordinate overall inmate care. The position has significant autonomy, but other providers are available by phone. Care is delivered in a correctional facility clinic, with inmate-care activities coordinated through facility security in a safe environment. The department’s vision is to support the wellbeing of people under its care by treating them safely, respectfully, and compassionately, providing essential care, and promoting health and rehabilitation. Candidates should demonstrate relevant competencies in medicine and dentistry, public health, technology application, teamwork, and analytical thinking and problem solving. Applicants must be eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Alaska. Candidates who are not yet licensed may apply if they otherwise meet eligibility requirements, but must provide proof of licensure before final appointment and reporting for duty. Additional requirements may apply depending on the position, including background checks, fingerprinting, tuberculosis screening, shift assignments or on-call availability, DEA registration, Alaska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program registration, and maintenance of relevant certifications or provider credentials. A valid driver’s license is required. All Department of Corrections employees must be fingerprinted, and the successful candidate must pass a criminal history check.
Requirements
- Be eligible for licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Alaska; proof of licensure is required before final appointment and reporting for duty.
- Possess a valid driver's license and provide proof before reporting for duty.
- Pass a criminal history check and comply with Department of Corrections fingerprinting requirements.
- Demonstrate relevant competencies in medicine and dentistry, public health, technology application, teamwork, and analytical thinking/problem solving.
Responsibilities
- Provide care for inmates’ emergent, urgent, and chronic health needs.
- Act as a liaison between the correctional facility, local physicians, and hospitals.
- Prescribe Schedule II–V drugs as appropriate under State licensing requirements and the prescriptive authority granted by the Alaska Board of Nursing or Alaska Medical Board.
- Work with nursing, behavioral health, and social work staff to provide overall care for inmates.
- Coordinate inmate care through facility security in the correctional facility clinic.
Benefits
- Significant autonomy in the role.
- Nursing support staff are available 24 hours per day.
- Other providers are available by phone; the provider is not left alone.
- Starting salary may be approved up to Step D — $5,070.00, if criteria are met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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