Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1 (PCN 20-7317)

State of Alaska • Eagle River, AK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services, is recruiting for a Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1 located at the Hiland Mountain Correctional Center (HMCC) in Eagle River, Alaska. As a provider, you will care for the emergent, urgent and chronic care needs of inmates. There is nursing support staff 24 hours per day. You will act as the liaison between the correctional facility, local physicians and hospitals. You will prescribe Schedule II-V drugs as appropriate in accordance with State licensing requirements and the prescriptive authority by the Alaska Board of Nursing or the Alaska Medical Board.

Requirements

• Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
• Possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Medicine and Dentistry: Knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of injuries, diseases, and deformities, including preventive health-care measures.
• Public Health: Applies knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, methods, and tools associated with protecting and improving the health of people and their communities, including, promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and/or injury prevention, and/or detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious diseases.
• Technology Application: Uses machines, tools, instruments, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting.
• Must provide proof they are free from active pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of hire.
• Must apply for and renew 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.
• Must register with the Alaska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.
• Must maintain Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensing requirements.
• Must maintain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, registration with a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, National Provider Identifier number, and others as appropriate.
• Must be legally eligible to accept employment in the United States.
• Must be fingerprinted.

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. Applicants qualifying under this option may receive a conditional job offer; however, proof of licensure will be required prior to final appointment and reporting for duty.

Responsibilities

• Care for the emergent, urgent and chronic care needs of inmates.
• Act as the liaison between the correctional facility, local physicians and hospitals.
• Prescribe Schedule II-V drugs as appropriate in accordance with State licensing requirements and the prescriptive authority by the Alaska Board of Nursing or the Alaska Medical Board.

Benefits

• Significant autonomy.
• Works with nurses, behavior health and social work to provide overall care for the inmate.
• Help from other providers is always available by phone.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree