Psychiatric Nurse 2 On-Call PCN 06N07107
Psychiatric Nurse 2 On-Call PCN 06N07107
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Job Description
**THE RECRUITMENT PERIOD FOR THIS VACANCY HAS BEEN EXTENDED** This position is open toAll Applicants.
Please check our residency definitionto determine if you qualify.The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is recruiting for aPsychiatric Nurse 2
What You Will Be Doing:
Provide skilled nursing care to patients; individualized patient assessment and care; participate in therapeutic activities as facilitator or cofacilitator. Administers medications to patients and provides education including expected outcomes possible side effects and any food/drug interactions. Transcribe all orders recording this information in each patients Medication Administration Record (MAR) and chart regarding patient behavior and responses to medication treatment. Completes nursing assessments on newly admitted patients patients on close observation special status or patients that may require emergency seclusion or restraint. Determines and prioritizes individual nursing needs. Gives direction to Office Assistant Is and Psychiatric Nurse Assistants I/II/III including work assignments and monitoring those assignments for both completion and accuracy.
Our Organization Mission and Culture:
The Alaska Psychiatric Institutes 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:- Integrity
- Dignity
- Excellence
- Accountability
- Safety
If you are someone that embraces these values and want to assist in the mission of API we encourage you to apply today.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team:
A position that offers a competitive salary with the opportunity for a flexible selfscheduling model with limited work requirements the ability to work full time hours if desired or the ability to work as little as 3 days a month if you choose overtime opportunities professional certification in MANDT and CPR opportunities for advanced training from specialist in advanced psychiatric and health care topics comprehensive orientation and annual training.
This position offers meaningful work in supporting the mission of API and will allow you to grow your skills and advance your career
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
The selected candidate will work in an environment that is fast paced busy and challenging at times but embraces collaboration through working closely with supervisors managers and personnel to assist in providing services to Alaska Psychiatric Institute.
This position is located at 3700 Piper Street in the UMED district of east Anchorage which offers several maintained walking trails parks and nearby lakes. This area is filled with several restaurants shopping stores and has easy access to public transportation.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are looking for a candidate with the following competencies:
Experience working with mentally ill or developmentally disabled individuals is preferred.
Ability to work independently as well as a team member with good judgment.
Ability to apply discretion in handling confidential information and situations while exercising a high degree of tact discretion and sound judgment in the work performance.
Possess good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and productively manage time to ensure compliance with numerous deadlines while working effectively under pressure with continual interruption reorganizing priorities in a dynamic frequently changing work environment.
Aboveaverage communication skills with the ability to convey information courteously accurately and effectively.
A cover letter isNOTrequired for this position.Your complete application including supplemental questions will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
To view the general description and example of duties please go to the following link: QualificationsEligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska;
AND EITHER
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.
Substitution:
Combinations of prior training and experience in other specializations of nursing care (e.g. MedSurg Corrections Public Health Critical Care) will be evaluated for comparability on a casebycase basis.
Special Note:
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. Applicants qualifying under this option may receive a conditional job offer; however 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. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.
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. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.Additional Required Information
At time of interview applicant must submit:
- List oftwo 2)professional references including daytime phone numbers.
- Copies of all performance evaluations that have been received for the last two 2 years if available..
Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.
If selected for the position and prior to hire the applicant will be asked to:
1. Submit to fingerprinting and background check screening.
2. Provide proof of Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis (Tdap) Mumps Measles Rubella (MMR) and Varicella Immunizations.
3. Provide proof of Hepatitis B (immunity or declination statement)
4. Provide annual Influenza vaccination or a signed declination statement.
5. Proof of Tuberculosis screening within the past 12 months.
BACKGROUND CHECK
The successful candidate must pass a comprehensive background investigation which includes a state and FBI fingerprintbased background check.
RECRUITMENT SCOPE
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The States online recruitment system Workplace Alaska requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.
EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet the required 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 being used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial are okay please ensure that the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application provided at the time of interview or if/when requested prior to scheduling an interview.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if applicable. If utilizing 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. Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.
WORK EXPERIENCE
When using work experience not already documented in your application please provide the employers name your job title dates of employment and whether fullor parttime. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position in which you are applying.
If you are currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position. This is required as there are minimum qualifications that require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.
NOTE:Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.
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.
APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply webpage found here: regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at(toll free) or . 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 domains. For information on allowing emails from the governmentjobs domains visit the Lost Password Help page located at 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 callin Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 oror correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P. O. Box 110201 Juneau AK. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.Contact Information
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For specific information in reference to the position please contact:
Deanna Curl
Nursing Operations Coordinator
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