Physician Assistant / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1 (PCN 062293)

About the role

The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is recruiting for a Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1. This position is open to All Applicants.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a patient’s psychiatric healthcare provider at Alaska Psychiatric Institute, assessing patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, making diagnosis, initiating and managing treatment plans, and prescribing medication.
• Serve as consultant and expert witness in court settings, providing sworn testimony to court staff on patient status, health care progress, and explanation of treatment plan.

Requirements

• Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice 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 Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska 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

• Must possess licensure in the State of Alaska as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. (12 AAC 44.400; 12 AAC 40.400.)
• Advanced training in a curriculum leading up to the degree and certification as a Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner or specialization as a Psychiatric Physician Assistant.
• Must pass Background Check per AS 47.05.3000-47.05.390 through DHSS Background Check Unit.

Skills

Oral and Written Communication | Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, considering the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Benefits

The Alaska Psychiatric Institute offers a competitive salary with the opportunity for regular merit/longevity increases as well as opportunities for on-call shifts for additional compensation, professional certification in MANDT and CPR, opportunities for advanced training from specialists in advanced psychiatric and health care topics, comprehensive orientation, and annual training. As a State of Alaska employee, you’ll have access to comprehensive health coverage—including medical, dental, and vision—along with optional Flexible Spending Accounts and supplemental insurance such as life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment. The State also provides a robust retirement program through PERS, offering lifetime benefits, investment-based savings, and medical coverage options to support you throughout retirement. In this position, you’ll start by accruing approximately 21 days of leave per year, in addition to about 12 State paid holidays. You would be doing meaningful work in supporting the mission of API and will allow you to grow your skills and advance your career.

Pay

$4,577.25 Biweekly

Schedule

Full Time