Physician Assistant / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1 (PCN 062293)
State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK
•Onsite
About The Position
This position is open to All Applicants. The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is recruiting for a Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1. As a Psychiatric Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for serving as a patient’s psychiatric healthcare provider at Alaska Psychiatric Institute, assessing patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, making diagnosis, initiating and managing treatment plans, and prescribing medication. This position also serves as consultant and expert witness in court settings, providing sworn testimony to court staff on patient status, health care progress, and explanation of treatment plan.
Requirements
- Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
- Professional License Required: Must possess licensure in the State of Alaska as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Advanced training in a curriculum leading up to the degree and certification as a Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner or specialization as a Psychiatric Physician Assistant
- Must pass Background Check per AS 47.05.3000-47.05.390 through DHSS Background Check Unit
- Submit to fingerprinting and background check screening.
- Provide proof of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap), Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR), and Varicella Immunizations.
- Provide proof of Hepatitis B (immunity or declination statement)
- Provide annual Influenza vaccination or a signed declination statement.
- Proof of Tuberculosis screening within past 12 months.
- College transcripts (if using education to meet the minimum qualifications).
- Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates not currently licensed by the State of Alaska, who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for licensure as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska may apply for vacancies in this job class.
- Some positions require application for and renewal of a DEA Registration Number with various designation(s) from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration allowing them to write prescriptions for a variety of controlled substances as a government health care provider.
- These positions will additionally register with the Alaska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.
- In addition to maintaining Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensing requirements, some positions may require maintenance of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, registration with a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, National Provider Identifier number, and others as appropriate.
- List of three (3) professional references, including daytime phone numbers, two (2) of which are from a current or former supervisor.
- Copies of your two (2) most recent performance evaluations, or two (2) letters of professional reference, if available.
Responsibilities
- Serving as a patient’s psychiatric healthcare provider at Alaska Psychiatric Institute
- Assessing patients
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
- Making diagnosis
- Initiating and managing treatment plans
- Prescribing medication
- Serving as consultant and expert witness in court settings, providing sworn testimony to court staff on patient status, health care progress, and explanation of treatment plan
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for regular merit/longevity increases
- Opportunities for on-call shifts for additional compensation
- Professional certification in MANDT and CPR
- Opportunities for advanced training from specialists in advanced psychiatric and health care topics
- Comprehensive orientation
- Annual training
- Comprehensive health coverage—including medical, dental, and vision
- Optional Flexible Spending Accounts
- Supplemental insurance such as life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Robust retirement program through PERS, offering lifetime benefits, investment-based savings, and medical coverage options
- Accruing approximately 21 days of leave per year
- About 12 State paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
