Corrections Psychiatric Nurse – Alaska HARS

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 on 7 off schedule

CEUs through Relias

Benefits package

Job summary

The State of Alaska is recruiting for Psychiatric Nurse 1/2 positions at the Anchorage Correctional Complex. The role provides psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill prisoners, including triage, medications, and record-keeping on acute mental health units.

Expect to operate under supervision, with a 7 on/7 off schedule and access to Relias CEUs as part of a comprehensive benefits package. Licensure requirements and training plans are specified in the postings.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for licensure to practice as an RN in Alaska.
• Formal training plan required to become a Psychiatric Nurse 1 with the State of Alaska.
• One year of entry level RN experience may qualify for Psychiatric Nurse 2.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill prisoners on mental health units.
• Triage and assess patients, administer prescribed meds and treatments.
• Monitor patients’ physical and mental conditions and maintain medical records.
• Work on an acute mental health unit with inmates who have severe mental illness.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Continual learning

Evidence-based practice

Strategic thinking

Teamwork

Education

Alaska RN license

Job description

The State of Alaska is recruiting for Psychiatric Nurse 1/2 positions at the Anchorage Correctional Complex. The role provides psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill prisoners, including triage, medications, and record-keeping on acute mental health units.

Expect to operate under supervision, with a 7 on/7 off schedule and access to Relias CEUs as part of a comprehensive benefits package. Licensure requirements and training plans are specified in the postings.