Psychiatric Nurse 1/2 (PCN 20-8649)
About The Position
The Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services, is recruiting a flexibly staffed Psychiatric Nurse 1/2 for the Anchorage Correctional Complex in Anchorage, Alaska. Under direct supervision, the employee will be trained to provide psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill prisoners in Department of Corrections mental health units. The position provides care on acute and subacute units, including a unit in segregation, to inmates with severe mental illness, low cognitive abilities, suicidal ideation, and various medical issues. The work calls for balancing patient advocacy with correctional medicine standards and contributing clinical and professional skills to a team.
Requirements
- Be eligible for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
- Meet either of the following experience or training pathways: successful completion of a formal State of Alaska Psychiatric Nurse 1 training plan, or one year of entry-level experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Combinations of prior training and experience in other nursing specializations, such as Med-Surg, Corrections, Public Health, or Critical Care, may be evaluated for comparability on a case-by-case basis.
- Candidates who are not currently licensed in Alaska must meet Alaska RN licensure eligibility requirements and provide proof of licensure before final appointment and reporting for duty.
- All Department of Corrections employees must be fingerprinted, and the successful candidate must pass a criminal history check.
- The position requires use of APSIN and a security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety.
Nice To Haves
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Continual learning and commitment to self-development.
- Ability to integrate evidence-based research with clinical expertise and patient values.
- Strategic thinking, including setting priorities, planning, and managing risks.
- Teamwork skills that foster cooperation, trust, commitment, and team spirit.
Responsibilities
- Triage and assess patients.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
- Provide general nursing care to patients in acute and subacute mental health units.
- Monitor inmates’ physical and mental conditions.
- Maintain patient medical records.
- Contribute to team goals while balancing patient advocacy with correctional medicine standards.
Benefits
- Work/life balance with a 7-on, 7-off work schedule.
- Free online continuing education units through Relias.
- Exceptional benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
