Corrections Psychiatric Nurse (1/2) – 7 On/7 Off Schedule

Corrections; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

7 on 7 off work week

Relias CEUs

Exceptional benefits package

Job summary

Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services, seeks a Psychiatric Nurse 1/2 at the Anchorage Correctional Complex to provide essential psychiatric nursing care on mental health units.

You will perform triage, medication administration, and comprehensive nursing care while maintaining records and ensuring safety within a correctional setting. A valid Alaska RN license is required, with training or experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Alaska.
• AND EITHER formal training plan as Psychiatric Nurse 1 or one year of RN experience.
• Combinations of prior training in related nursing fields may be evaluated for comparability.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of psychiatric nursing care to inmates on mental health units.
• Triage and assess patients; administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Maintain patient medical records and monitor physical and mental conditions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Continual learning

Evidence-based practice

Strategic thinking

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse licensure Alaska

Formal Psychiatric Nurse 1 training plan

One year RN experience

Job description

Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services, seeks a Psychiatric Nurse 1/2 at the Anchorage Correctional Complex to provide essential psychiatric nursing care on mental health units.

You will perform triage, medication administration, and comprehensive nursing care while maintaining records and ensuring safety within a correctional setting. A valid Alaska RN license is required, with training or experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.