Nurse 1 - On-Call (PCN 06N09004)

JOB This position is open to All Applicants.
The mission of the Division of the Alaska Pioneer Homes is: "Providing elder Alaskans a home and community, celebrating life through its final breath.
" This on-call position is a member of an outstanding nursing and direct care staff at the Ketchikan Pioneer Home and plays a vital role in providing person-centered care and support in a safe environment for up to forty-five (45) elders.
Our division values are: Positive Attitude: "We enjoy what we do.
" Optimism inspires open-mindedness and creativity.
Love: "We love who we serve.
" Out of love and respect for our residents, we put their needs before staff convenience.
Accountability: "We do what we say.
" We are accountable to our residents, to their families and to each other.
Accepting responsibility is essential as we plan and deliver care.
Trust: "We say what we mean.
" Open and honest communication is crucial to earning the trust of our residents, their families, and our coworkers.
Excellence: "We provide excellent care, every resident, every day every time.
" Our own excellence inspires excellence in others, including residents, families, and our coworkers.
What you will be doing: Provide high quality care to assisted living home residents in a warm, supportive, and caring manner.
This position provides clinical and medication administration to residents and clinical support to the care teams.
Focus will be on quality resident care, the growth, development, and empowerment of health care teams, and the promotion of assisted living philosophy and statutes.
The benefits to joining our team: This position is part of an amazing team with opportunities to make a positive impact on the quality of life for Alaskan elders by providing excellent person-centered loving care and services.
This position is surrounded by elder residents with many years of life experiences and wisdom who are in varying stages of their life journey.
The working environment you can expect: This job is located in the Ketchikan Pioneers' Home, an assisted living home at 141 Bryant Street Ketchikan, AK 99901.
Imagine reporting to work where you can enjoy a team-oriented setting with an amazing view of the Tongass Narrows, off street parking and easy access to local amenities.
Who we are looking for: Position-specific knowledge, skills and abilities that are desired or contribute to the success in this position: Considerable knowledge and skill of the principles and practices of nursing, behavior, and needs of patients.
Ability to observe and evaluate reactions and changes in the physical behavioral and mental condition of patients and to think and act quickly in emergencies.
Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients.
Ability to administer treatments and medications and observe for and report adverse reactions.
Ability to maintain records and to prepare clear, concise reports.
Other Job information: This position is in support of the Pioneer Home, which is a 24-hour facility.
This Pioneer Home is an Eden Alternative facility, where the environment includes contact with plants, flowers, and pets including cats, dogs, fish, and birds.
Employees of the Pioneer Home receive continual screening for tuberculosis, criminal history and COVID-19 as required by the facility.
A cover letter is NOT required for this position.
Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
To view the general description and example of duties for the Nurse 1 position, please go to the following link: https://www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/Alaska/classspecs EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Eligibility for licensure to practice as a 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 Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska and requisite qualifying experience, 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 may 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 may require the successful applicant to provide proof they are free from active pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of hire.
Employees are required to be tested annually.
These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCEQuestions 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 recruitment.
services@alaska.
gov.
For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.
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com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at: Name: Roni Thomas, Administrative Assistant 3Phone: (907) 228-3354Email: Roni.
Thomas@alaska.
gov