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The Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services, is recruiting for a Physician Assistant / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1 position in multiple locations, including : Spring Creek Correctional Center (SCCC) located in Seward, Alaska; Hiland Mountain Correctional Center (HMCC) in Eagle River, AK; and Goose Creek Correctional Center (GCCC) located in Mackenzie Point, AK. To apply, please visit : https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / Alaska (Please note that you must apply through the Workplace Alaska site to be considered) What you will be doing : As a provider, you will care for the emergent, urgent and chronic care needs of inmates assigned to correctional facilities in the State of Alaska. You will act as the liaison between facility and local physicians and hospitals, dealing directly with the collaborating physician or as required with outside agencies on treatment plans. You will prescribe Schedule II-V drugs as appropriate in accordance with State licensing requirements and the prescriptive authority by the Alaska Board of Nursing or the Alaska Medical Board. The 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. The Department of Corrections is constitutionally and statutorily mandated to provide for the health and welfare of offenders committed to the custody of AK DOC. In an ambulatory care setting, the Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services (HARS) provides essential healthcare in secure facilities that serve sentenced and unsentenced offenders ages 16 and older. HARS also provides infirmary care to offenders who are pre- and post-op or who have medical conditions that require a higher level of care. 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. The benefits of joining our team : The position provides the opportunity to work as often as you would like with a highly flexible schedule. Coverage is needed in several sites around Alaska. Travel to provide these services is covered by the State of Alaska. The position has significant autonomy. With the autonomy, the provider works with nurses, behavior health and social work to provide overall care for the inmate. The provider is never left alone; help from other providers is always available by phone or in person. The work environment you can expect : The nursing staff and providers work in tandem to provide for the medical care for inmates. Providers often work with another advanced practice professional or physician. The nursing staff care for the medical needs of the inmates within their scope through protocols written by the chief medical officer. Who we are looking for : We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies : Medicine and Dentistry : Knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of injuries, diseases, and deformities, including preventive health-care measures. Public Health : Applies knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, methods, and tools associated with protecting and improving the health of people and their communities, including, promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and / or injury prevention, and / or detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious diseases. Technology Application : Uses machines, tools, instruments, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format. Teamwork : Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. SPECIAL NOTE : SALARY The starting salary for this position is dependent upon difficulty in recruitment. Additionally, per Letter of Agreement, PA / APRN 1's with the Department of Corrections are paid at one salary step above the earned step. Minimum Qualifications : 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. Some positions require the successful applicant to pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, as a prerequisite to employment. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment. Some positions require the successful applicant to provide proof they are free from active pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of hire. Employees may be required to be screened annually. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment. Shift assignments and on-call availability may be required. Some positions require application for and renewal of a DEA Registration Number with various designation(s) from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration allowing them to write prescriptions for a variety of controlled substances as a government health care provider. These positions will additionally register with the Alaska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. In addition to maintaining Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensing requirements, some positions may require maintenance of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, registration with a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, National Provider Identifier number, and others as appropriate. For information on open positions or to apply, please visit : https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / Alaska (Please note that you must apply through the Workplace Alaska site to be considered)