Nurse II Job Opening

• Under the general direction of the RN III, the selected applicant provides professional nursing care to residents, physical/psychosocial assessment, and development of plan of care.
• Treatment is provided through medication administration, observation for both objective and subjective symptoms, nursing interventions, documentation of findings and reporting pertinent information to the resident's primary care physician.
• Assess Resident needs for medical and dental care; equipment and referrals are identified and coordinated by the Nurse.
• Communication is facilitated between family and staff to promote resident quality of life.
• This Nurse II provides role modeling, assistance, guidance, and education to care team members, to insure appropriate resident care and efficient teamwork.

This facility is an Eden Alternative facility. The selected candidate may have contact with pets including birds, cats, and dogs.

Knowledge, Skills, AND Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing.
• Considerable knowledge of the behavior and needs of patients.
• Considerable knowledge of the uses and affects of narcotics and drugs including psychotropic medications.
• Considerable knowledge of medical terminology and hospital equipment.
• Skill in the application of nursing techniques.
• Ability to observe, evaluate and report reactions and changes in the physical behavioral and mental condition of patients.
• Ability to carry out therapeutic interactions with patients.
• Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies.
• Ability to interpret and apply medical orders.
• Ability to administer treatments and medications and observe for and report adverse reactions.
• Ability to maintain records and to prepare clear, concise reports.
• Ability to lead others in the work.

Note:
Criminal background checks and fingerprinting are required for all applicants who are offered employment.

Graduation from a school of nursing accredited by the National League of Nursing or license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
AND
One year of entry level professional nursing. This experience is equivalent to Nurse I with the State of Alaska.

Other combinations of training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability; however, there is no substitution for the required training.

Special Note:

Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska is required.

Some positions are located in institutions providing care for psychiatric or developmentally disabled individuals and require one year experience in these specialized fields.

For some positions in this job class a background investigation including fingerprinting is required.

At time of interview applicant must provide:

• Two (2) professional references and three (3) character references with current contact information.
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.

At time of employment, applicant must provide:

• A copy of current CPR and First Aid certificate(s), if available.
• Most recent TB test results, which must be within 30 days of the established start date.

CLASSIFICATION STUDY:
Effective July 16, 2019, a classification study of the Nurse job class series will result in a range and salary increase from what is stated in this recruitment. The selected applicant's payroll will change accordingly if appointed to this position prior to this date.

EDUCATION
To verify education being used to meet the required minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials being used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.

WORK EXPERIENCE
When using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position in which you are applying.

If you are currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position. This is required as there are minimum qualifications that require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.

NOTE: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

RECRUITMENT SCOPE
This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as ALEXsys or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/howtoapply/

NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm&topheader=alaska.

EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to [email protected].

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For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:
Name: Joan McQueen, Administrative Assistant II
Phone: (907) 761-6524
Fax: (907) 745-0230
Email: [email protected]