Nurse II (PCN 20-0032)
Location: Anchorage Alaska
Description: Workplace Alaska is hiring Nurse II (PCN 20-0032) right now, this job will be placed in Alaska. More complete informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Inmate Health Care is currently recruiting for a Full-Time Nurse II (Registered Nurse) position for Anchorage Correctional Complex (ACC) in Anchorage, Alaska.
We seek a highly motivated and qualified Registered Nurse! to join our diverse team and provide care to an under-served population.
We are seeking individuals who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Triage and assess patients;
Administer prescribed medications and treatments;
Provide general nursing care to patients;
Provide, participate, and assist in therapeutic activities;
Maintain patient medical records;
Observe, document, and report changes in the physical and mental conditions of the inmates;
Be team-oriented;
Handle crisis situations in a calm and effective manner.
The desired strengths that are essential to this Nurse II position include:
Demonstrate excellent work habits such as punctuality, attendance, and observation of safety regulations;
Knowledge of communicable diseases, immunizations, and tuberculosis screening and control;
Knowledge of alcohol and substance abuse and related treatment;
Experience with medication, administration, ! and evaluation of responses to medication;
Experience perf! orming therapeutic procedures, such as dressing changes, monitoring blood sugar level, and drawing blood for example.
The Department of Corrections offers all of its Nurses free unlimited access to Continuing Education Credits (CEU) through Nursing Spectrum/CE Direct.
Your work history as described in your application, resume, and profile must support your responses to the supplemental questions. Please select the best response for each of the supplemental questions. You are required to be forthright and honest.
The supplemental questions will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phases of the recruitment and selection process .
SPECIAL NOTE: SALARY
The monthly salary for this position is dependent upon both difficulty in recruitment and the exceptional qualifications of the successful candidate as compared to the applicant pool.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from a school of n! ursing accredited by the National League of Nursing or license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
AND
One year of entry level professional nursing. This experience is equivalent to Nurse I with the State of Alaska.
Other combinations of training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability; however, there is no substitution for the required training.
Special Requirements: Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska is required.
Some positions are located in institutions providing care for psychiatric or developmentally disabled individuals and require one year experience in these specialized fields.
Note: For some positions in this job class a background investigation including fingerprinting is required.
Additional Required Information:
REQUESTED DOCUMENTS
At time of interview, please bring the following: 1. Three (! 3) letters of professional reference.
2. A copy of your current nur! sing license.
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should highlight ________ (the traits the hiring manager is looking for). Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax it to the contact number provided in the job posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
Your cover letter will be used as a writing sample.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your Applicant Profile, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time. Applicant Profiles and Job Qualification Summaries will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection p! hase of the recruitment.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education and Training section of the Applicant Profile. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degrees Obtained field. Copies of transcripts will be required at time of interview.
FINGERPRINT NOTICE
All Department of Corrections employees are required to be fingerprinted. The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check.
SPECIAL NOTICE
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies. If you have successfully submitted your application online, a confirmation page will appear, telling you the d! ate and time your application was submitted, and a confirmation email w! ill be sent to you. If you do not see a confirmation page, or if you do not receive a confirmation email within half hour after submitting your application, call the Division of Personnel to confirm that it was received successfully. Do make sure that you have the correct email address in your Applicant Profile, and that your spam filter will permit email from the 'state.ak.us' domain.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at the address above. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 409! 5. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm?&topheader=alaska .
Contact Information:
For more information regaurding this posting, please contact:
Name: Melissa Blanco
Phone: (907) 269-4237
Email: Melissa.Blanco@alaska.gov
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This job starts available on: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 20:20:15 GMT