Corrections Nurse 1/2 (PCN 064916)

About the role

The Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is recruiting to fill a part-time Corrections Nurse 1/2 position located in Kenai at the Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of higher-level nurses, and in accordance with an established training plan, the Corrections Nurse 1/2 performs developmental duties independently assessing, monitoring, and maintaining the physical well-being of the residents at the Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility, a 24-hour secure facility.
• Provides direct care within their scope of practice and utilizes medical protocols, when necessary and available, to meet the health needs of the residents.
• When medical conditions are beyond their scope or protocols, the CN 1/2 refers the resident to a higher level of care.

Requirements

• Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
• Minimum Qualifications: Corrections Nurse 1 - Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Self-Management: sets well defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Stress Tolerance: Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (for example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations).

Benefits

• Join an amazing team of nurses who are committed to providing quality healthcare to youth residents within DJJ facilities.
• Take advantage of a unique opportunity to learn and grow professionally, while serving Alaska's youth and families.
• Nurses are tirelessly dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services, despite obstacles, and we believe in enhancing the strengths of our staff by promoting training and professional development.

Pay

The starting salary will be determined by the level of the position. If filled at Level I, promotion to the Level II will only occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training, as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class and final approval by supervisor.

Schedule

This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either the I or II level, depending on the applicant's training and/or experience.