Psychiatric Nurse 1/2 (PCN 20-8649)
About The Position
Under direct supervision, this position will be trained to provide the full range of psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill prisoners housed on the mental health units within the Department of Corrections. Primary responsibilities of this position included, but are not limited to, triage and assess patients, administer prescribed medications and treatments, provide general nursing care to patients housed on the acute and subacute mental health units, monitor physical and mental conditions of the inmates, and maintain patient medical records. We seek applicants who are interested in furthering the HARS Mission and who will strive to uphold the Division’s Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Teamwork and Safety. The successful applicant will have the ability to contribute to a stronger team by modeling exceptional clinical and professional skills, balancing patient advocacy with correctional medicine standards and using a solution-focused approach.
Requirements
- Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska
- Successful completion of a formal training plan as a Psychiatric Nurse 1 with the State of Alaska; OR One year of entry level experience as a Registered Nurse. Examples of this experience include but are not exclusively limited to prior service as a Psychiatric Nurse 1, Corrections Nurse 1, or Nurse 1 with the State of Alaska or its equivalent with another employer.
- Candidates not currently licensed by the State of Alaska, who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska and requisite qualifying experience, may apply for vacancies in this job class.
- Proof of licensure will be required prior to final appointment and reporting for duty.
- Some positions may require the successful applicant to pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, as a prerequisite to employment.
- Some positions may require the successful applicant to provide proof they are free from active pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of hire.
- Employees are required to be tested annually.
- Alaska Registered Nursing License
- List of three professional references
- Certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States.
- Maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment.
- Must pass a criminal history check.
Nice To Haves
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
- Continual Learning
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Strategic Thinking
- Teamwork
Responsibilities
- Triage and assess patients
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments
- Provide general nursing care to patients housed on the acute and subacute mental health units
- Monitor physical and mental conditions of the inmates
- Maintain patient medical records
Benefits
- Free online education for CEUs through Relias
- Exceptional benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
