Physician Assistant/ Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1 (PCN 065055)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Psychiatric Institute is recruiting a Medical Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1 for its Medical Office. The position participates in providing primary medical care to inpatient psychiatric clients. Care includes assessment, diagnostic testing, and identifying or diagnosing medical comorbidities, substance use issues, and organic syndromes that present with psychiatric symptoms. The role also initiates and manages treatment plans, prescribes medications, and recommends preventive care services for clients to obtain after discharge. The position works in a fast-paced, busy, and sometimes challenging environment, collaborating with supervisors, managers, and other personnel to provide services to the Alaska Psychiatric Institute. It is located at 3700 Piper Street in the U-MED district of east Anchorage. Shift assignments and on-call availability may be required.

Requirements

Be eligible for licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska. Applicants not yet licensed may apply if they otherwise meet Alaska licensure eligibility requirements, but must provide proof of licensure before final appointment and reporting for duty.
Submit educational transcripts and the required professional license as requested.
Pass a comprehensive background investigation, including state and FBI fingerprint-based background checks, before hire.
Provide proof of required immunizations or declination statements, including Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and annual influenza vaccination, and proof of tuberculosis screening within the past 12 months.
Be available for shift assignments and on-call work if required.
For positions requiring controlled-substance prescribing, obtain and renew the required DEA registration and register with the Alaska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.
Maintain applicable professional licensing requirements; some positions may also require ACLS, BLS, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program registration, a National Provider Identifier, or other credentials.
Submit educational credentials and clearly document qualifying work experience in the application; a resume or CV does not replace completing the application.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, including a logical, systematic approach to addressing problems and using relevant knowledge, experience, and resources.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including adapting communication to the audience and subject, presenting information clearly, listening, and responding appropriately.

Responsibilities

Participate in delivering primary medical care to inpatient psychiatric clients.
Assess clients and conduct diagnostic testing.
Diagnose or identify medical comorbid conditions, substance use issues, and organic syndromes presenting with psychiatric symptoms.
Initiate and manage treatment plans.
Prescribe medications.
Recommend preventive care services for clients to obtain after discharge.

Benefits

Competitive salary with opportunities for regular merit and longevity increases.
On-call shifts may provide additional compensation.
Professional certification in MANDT and CPR.
Opportunities for advanced training from specialists in psychiatric and health care topics.
Comprehensive orientation and annual training.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Optional Flexible Spending Accounts and supplemental insurance, including life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment.
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) retirement program with lifetime benefits, investment-based savings, and medical coverage options.
Approximately 21 days of leave accrued per year.
Approximately 12 State-paid holidays.
Opportunities to develop skills and advance a career.