Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1 (PA/APRN 1, PCN 20-8713) - State of Alaska
Alaska, AK
About the Job
***The Department of Corrections is currently offering a hire incentive bonus of up to $15,000.00 to newly hired Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1.The incentive bonus will be paid in two equal installments, minus mandatory deductions. The first installment will be paid 90 calendar days after the first day of employment, and upon demonstrating an overall mid-acceptable performance rating. The second and final installment will be paid upon the employee's successful completion of the probationary period. Payments will be due within sixty (60) calendar days of such request. To receive an incentive, employees are expected to agree to a three-year term of employment with the Department of Corrections.***
The Department of Corrections, Division of Health & Rehabilitation Services, is recruiting for a Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1 position located in our Hiland Mountain Correctional Center (HMCC) in Eagle River, AK.
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What you will be doing:
As a provider, you will care for the emergent, urgent and chronic care needs of inmates assigned to Hiland Mountain Correctional Center. You will act as the liaison between facility and local physicians and hospitals, directly working with the collaborating physician or as required with outside agencies on treatment plans. You will prescribe Schedule II-V drugs as appropriate in accordance with State licensing requirements and the prescriptive authority by the Alaska Board of Nursing or the Alaska Medical Board.
Our organization, mission and culture:
The HARS Mission Statement: To provide timely access to essential care through an evidence-based multidisciplinary approach. We are committed to a culture of professionalism, quality and safety.
The Department of Corrections is constitutionally and statutorily mandated to provide for the health and welfare of offenders committed to the custody of AK DOC. In an ambulatory care setting, the Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services (HARS) provides essential healthcare in secure facilities that serve sentenced and unsentenced offenders ages 16 and older. HARS also provides infirmary care to offenders who are pre- and post-op or who have medical conditions that require a higher level of care.
HARS Vision Statement: We are committed to the well-being of those under the care of the Alaska Department of Corrections. Individuals will be treated in a safe, respectful and compassionate manner. We are dedicated to providing essential care and to promoting health and rehabilitation.
The HARS Mission Statement: To provide timely access to essential care through an evidence-based multidisciplinary approach. We are committed to a culture of professionalism, quality and safety.
The Department of Corrections is constitutionally and statutorily mandated to provide for the health and welfare of offenders committed to the custody of AK DOC. In an ambulatory care setting, the Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services (HARS) provides essential healthcare in secure facilities that serve sentenced and unsentenced offenders ages 16 and older. HARS also provides infirmary care to offenders who are pre- and post-op or who have medical conditions that require a higher level of care.
HARS Vision Statement: We are committed to the well-being of those under the care of the Alaska Department of Corrections. Individuals will be treated in a safe, respectful and compassionate manner. We are dedicated to providing essential care and to promoting health and rehabilitation.
The benefits of joining our team:
The position has significant autonomy. With the autonomy, the provider works with nurses, behavior health and social work to provide overall care for the inmate. The provider is never left alone; help from other providers is always available by phone or in person. The administrative roles of this position are unique. The ability to not only review the quality of the care provided but to craft policy to improve quality are not often tasked to advanced practice professionals.
The work environment you can expect:
The nursing staff and providers work in tandem to provide medical care for inmates. Providers often work with another advanced practice professional or physician. The nursing staff care for the medical needs of the inmates within their scope through protocols written by the chief medical officer. Additional duties will be performed in the central HARS office.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a provider who has an interest in working with an underserved population and enjoys working with a team. Experience working in the criminal justice system is a plus. This position requires an experienced provider (1+ years). EHR use daily and computer skills are required.
- Incumbents in this job class possess a State of Alaska license (or demonstrated eligibility to obtain Alaska license) and national certification for Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse;
- The successful applicant must also possess, or be able to obtain, an unrestricted DEA number to prescribe Schedule II, III, IV, and V drugs.
Source : State of Alaska