Nurse I/II (PCN 02-7605)
Location: Ketchikan Alaska
Description: Workplace Alaska is at the momment seeking for Nurse I/II (PCN 02-7605) right now, this career will be placed in Alaska. For detail informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. The Ketchikan Pioneer Home is recruiting for a
permanent, full-time, night Nurse I/II.
The schedule for this position is 11:00 P.M.-7:00 A.M. Saturday thru Wednesday w! ith Thursday & Friday off. The primary responsibility of this position is Medicare documentation. The incumbent will work with elderly residents that not only experience physical limitations but also have varying rates of confusion/dementia. The Nurse will provide behavior interventions with confused residents when warranted.
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
Provide medication administration and observation of any reactions
Supervise Certified Nurse Aides in their administration of medications to residents
Interact with residents and families to discuss medical and other issues
Assist in the development of assisted living care plans for residents
Determine the need for and coordinate referral for medical and dental care
Contact physicians on an as-needed basis and perform
Related work as assigned Desired strengths that are essential to this position:
Able to work as a team member and the ability to get along wi! th peers, family members and residents in the facility.
Ab! le to function independently and handle crisis situations in a calm and effective manner.
Excellent work habits such as punctuality, attendance and observation of safety regulations.
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Able to work some weekends and holidays. This facility is an Eden Alternative facility, meaning that the selected candidate may have contact with birds, cats and dogs in a home-like setting.
This position requires a criminal background check including fingerprinting.
Minimum Qualifications:
NURSE I
Graduation from a school of nursing, accredited by the National League for Nursing or license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
Special Requirements: Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska is required.
Note: For positions in this job class a background investigation including fingerprinting is required.
NURSE II
Graduation from a sch! ool of nursing 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 positions in this job class a background investigation including fingerprinting is required.
Additional Required Information:
At time of interview applicant must submit:
1. Copy of your nursing license o! r proof of eligibility for licensure.
2. A copy of current CPR cert! ificate.
3. Resume.
4. List of at least three (3) professional references that we can contact.
Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.
CLASSIFICATION
This Position Description is currently being reviewed by the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations, Classification Section. Depending on the outcome of the allocation, this recruitment pool may or may not be utilized to fill this vacancy.
FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at the LPN level or the Nurse I/II level depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. We are running a concurrent job posting for the Licensed Practical Nurse level, under Job #1912 . We encourage you to apply at any/all levels if you are qualified.
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is required for this position . The cover letter is to be attached to your application online. If unable to attach the cover le! tter, then it should be faxed to the contact person at the fax number provided before the closing date of the job posting. The cover letter should highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in the job description above. The cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process .
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universiti! es may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utiliz! ing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications 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 phase of the recruitment! .
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
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.
NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. 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 .
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Ac! t (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxi! liary 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.
Contact Information:
LuAnne Mace, Administrative Assistant II
Phone: (907) 228-3354
Fax: (907) 225-4115
E-mail: Luanne.Mace@alaska.gov
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This career starts available on: Sat, 24 Aug 2013 02:23:35 GMT