Psychiatric Nurse 3 Infection Control/Employee Health (PCN 065199)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to All Applicants. The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is recruiting for a Psychiatric Nurse 3. The Infection Control Nurse oversees the Infection Control and Employee Health Programs at API. This role is responsible for monitoring immunization status, tracking infections, and identifying areas of potential risk. The nurse maintains accurate health and infection-related records and provides education to both current and onboarding staff. Additional responsibilities include ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, revising policies and procedures to reflect updates in regulations or statutes, and serving as an active member of the Environment of Care Team. In this capacity, the nurse collaborates with hospital leadership, offering consultation and guidance on infection prevention matters.

Our Organization, Mission, and Culture:
The Alaska Psychiatric Institute's mission is to: Provide compassionate healthcare to support Alaskans in living their best possible lives. The Alaska Psychiatric Institute vision is: An Alaska where everyone receives the care they need when they need it without judgment. Our division values are: I ntegrity D ignity E xcellence A ccountability S afety If you are someone that embraces these values and wants to assist in the mission of API, we encourage you to apply today.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team:
At the Alaska Psychiatric Institute, your work directly supports individuals and communities across the state. Join a mission-driven team of dedicated mental health professionals in a collaborative setting where compassion and clinical excellence go hand in hand. We foster a supportive workplace culture grounded in ethical care, respect, and teamwork. Located in Anchorage, you're just 30 minutes from year-round outdoor adventures—whether it's hiking, skiing, fishing, or catching the northern lights. At API, you're not just taking a job, you're stepping into work that truly matters in one of the most unique and inspiring places in the country

Requirements

• Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
• Two years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse, one of which must have been as a full performance/journey level Psychiatric or Corrections Nurse.
• This latter experience may be met by prior service as a Psychiatric Nurse 2 or Corrections Nurse 2 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 Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap), Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR), and Varicella Immunizations.
• Proof of Hepatitis B (immunity or declination statement).
• Proof of Tuberculosis screening within the past 12 months.
• Must pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes a state and FBI fingerprint-based background check.
• Must provide proof they are free from active pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
• Integrity/Honesty
• Oral and Written Communication
• Knowledge Management

Responsibilities

• Oversees the Infection Control and Employee Health Programs at API.
• Monitors immunization status.
• Tracks infections.
• Identifies areas of potential risk.
• Maintains accurate health and infection-related records.
• Provides education to both current and onboarding staff.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies.
• Revises policies and procedures to reflect updates in regulations or statutes.
• Serves as an active member of the Environment of Care Team.
• Collaborates with hospital leadership, offering consultation and guidance on infection prevention matters.

Benefits

• Your work directly supports individuals and communities across the state.
• Mission-driven team of dedicated mental health professionals.
• Collaborative setting where compassion and clinical excellence go hand in hand.
• Supportive workplace culture grounded in ethical care, respect, and teamwork.
• Located in Anchorage, you're just 30 minutes from year-round outdoor adventures—whether it's hiking, skiing, fishing, or catching the northern lights.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed