The Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services, is recruiting for Corrections Nurses 1 or 2 Statewide in Alaska.

**All Applicants**

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; and
• Handle crisis situations in a calm and effective manner.

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Our organization mission and culture:
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.

HARS Vision Statement
We are committed to the well-being 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:
As a Corrections Nurse you will be part of a team and enjoy work/life balance.
HARS offers free online education for CEUs through Relias

The working environment you can expect:
Alaska Department of Corrections provides a variety of medical services to our patient population at our 12 different facilities across the state. 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 with in 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:
Desired strengths essential to this position:

• Demonstrate excellent work habits such as punctuality, attendance, and observation of safety regulations
• Knowledge of communicable diseases, immunizations, and tuberculosis screening
• 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

For information on open positions or to apply, please visit:

www.workplace.alaska.gov
(Please note that you must apply through the Workplace Alaska site to be considered)

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