Corrections Nurse 1/2 (20-8220, 20-8218, 20-8212) - State of Alaska

What you will be doing:
The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Triage and assess patients;
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments;
• Provide general nursing care to patients;
• Provide, participate, and assist in therapeutic activities;
• Maintain patient medical records;
• Observe, document, and report changes in the physical and mental conditions of the inmates;
• Be team-oriented; 
• Handle crisis situations in a calm and effective manner.

Our organization mission and culture:
HARS Vision Statement:  We are committed to the wellbeing 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.

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.

We seek applicants who are interested in furthering the HARS Mission and who will strive to uphold the Division’s Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Teamwork and Safety.  The successful applicant will have the ability to contribute to a stronger team by modeling exceptional clinical and professional skills, balancing patient advocacy with correctional medicine standards and using a solution-focused approach.        

The benefits of joining our team:
The Department of Corrections provides for the health and welfare of offenders committed to the custody of AK DOC. Health and Rehabilitation Services (HARS) provides essential healthcare in secure facilities housing sentenced and unsentenced offenders. As a Corrections Nurse you will be part of a team and enjoy work/life balance working a schedule of 7 on 7 off work week. HARS offers free online education for CEUs through Relias along with an exceptional benefits package, and Student Loan Repayment opportunities  

Come join our team of medical professionals and start a rewarding career as a Correctional Nurse.    

The working environment you can expect:
Spring Creek Correctional Center (SCCC) in Seward, Alaska provides a variety of medical services to patient populations ranging from 350 to 450 in size . Nurses working in correctional settings must become fluent in our policy, procedures and protocols as well as have a deep understanding of their scope of practice. Communication is key in this setting, the ability to work with the variety of specialties within Health and Rehabilitation Service in order to meet standard of care and fulfill our Mission and Vision.

For more information, please visit our website: https://doc.alaska.gov/institutions

Who we are looking for:
We seek a highly motivated and qualified Correctional Nurse to join our diverse team and provide care to an under-served population. Desired strengths essential to this position include:

• Demonstrate excellent work habits such as punctuality, attendance, and observation of safety regulations;
• Knowledge of communicable diseases, and immunizations;
• Knowledge of substance abuse and related treatment(s);
• Medication Administration and evaluation of responses to medication;
• Procedures such as dressing changes, phlebotomy and providing patient education; 
• Ability to critically think and function independently and handle various situations in a calm and effective manner.