Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1 (PCN 062293)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Psychiatric Institute is recruiting a Psychiatric Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to serve as a patient’s psychiatric healthcare provider. The role involves assessing patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, making diagnoses, initiating and managing treatment plans, and prescribing medication. The provider also serves as a consultant and expert witness in court, giving sworn testimony about patient status, healthcare progress, and treatment plans. The Alaska Psychiatric Institute’s mission is to provide compassionate healthcare that supports Alaskans in living their best possible lives. Its vision is an Alaska where everyone receives the care they need when they need it, without judgment. The division’s stated values are Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Safety. The position is based at 3700 Piper Street in Anchorage. The work environment is described as fast-paced, busy, and sometimes challenging, with collaboration among supervisors, managers, and personnel. The posting is open to Alaska residents only. 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; proof of licensure is required before final appointment and reporting for duty.
Some positions may require passing a background investigation, including fingerprinting.
Shift assignments and on-call availability may be required.
Some positions may require obtaining and renewing a DEA Registration Number and registering with the Alaska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.
Depending on the position, maintain applicable credentials such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program registration, and a National Provider Identifier number.
Selected candidates must complete fingerprint-based state and FBI background checks.
Selected candidates must provide proof of specified immunizations or declination statements and tuberculosis screening.
Applicants must document any work experience relied upon to meet minimum qualifications in the application.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification in MANDT and CPR is available through the position.
Advanced training from specialists in psychiatric and healthcare topics is available.
Experience or demonstrated competency in analytical thinking and problem solving.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as a patient’s psychiatric healthcare provider at Alaska Psychiatric Institute.
Assess patients.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
Make diagnoses.
Initiate and manage treatment plans.
Prescribe medication.
Serve as a consultant and expert witness in court settings.
Provide sworn testimony to court staff regarding patient status, healthcare progress, and explanations of treatment plans.

Benefits

Competitive salary with opportunities for regular merit and longevity increases.
On-call shifts may provide additional compensation.
Professional certification in MANDT and CPR.
Advanced training from specialists in psychiatric and healthcare topics.
Comprehensive orientation and annual training.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Optional Flexible Spending Accounts and supplemental insurance, including life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
Retirement program through PERS, 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 grow skills and advance a career.