RN- Health Care (Full-Time

Part-Time Corrections Nurse 1/2 Position

The Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is recruiting to fill a part-time Corrections Nurse 1/2 position located in Kenai at the Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility.

Under the supervision of higher-level nurses, and in accordance with an established training plan, the Corrections Nurse 1/2 (CN 1/2) performs developmental duties independently assessing, monitoring, and maintaining the physical well-being of the residents at the Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility, a 24-hour secure facility. The CN 1/2 provides direct care within their scope of practice and utilizes medical protocols, when necessary and available, to meet the health needs of the residents. When medical conditions are beyond their scope or protocols, the CN 1/2 refers the resident to a higher level of care. The CN 1 incumbent, upon completing the probationary period and acquiring the necessary competencies through the training plan, may progress to a CN 2.

Through Restorative Justice, we hold juvenile offenders accountable for their behavior; promote the safety and restoration of victims and communities; Prioritizing Safety of our youth, staff, families, and communities

Responsiveness providing timely response to youth, families, victims, staff, and justice partners.

The work of a Corrections Nurse 1/2 includes promoting these values through direct medical care of juveniles in the Division's custody.

Join an amazing team of nurses who are committed to providing quality healthcare to youth residents within DJJ facilities. Take advantage of a unique opportunity to learn and grow professionally, while serving Alaska's youth and families. Our nurses are tirelessly dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services, despite obstacles, and we believe in enhancing the strengths of our staff by promoting training and professional development.

You will work as a permanent part-time employee at the Kenai Peninsula Youth Center located at 405 Marathon Road in Kenai. This opportunity offers a flexible schedule, working between 25 and 29.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with hours tailored to meet the needs of both the employee and the facility. Our Kenai facility is a small-capacity facility serving a maximum of 10 youth, allowing for a more personalized and impactful approach to juvenile justice and rehabilitation services.

is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

Self-Management: Sets well defined and realistic personal goals; works with minimal supervision; Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (for example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations).

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. Some positions may require the successful applicant to pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, as a prerequisite to employment. Three (3) names & phone numbers of professional references.

Two (2) performance evaluations from previous employers, if available.

This applies to your application submission.

BACKGROUND CHECK The successful candidate must pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes a state and FBI fingerprint-based background check.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.

This vacancy may be filled at either the I or II level, depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. If filled at Level I, promotion to the Level II will only occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training, as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class and final approval by supervisor. 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. (Transcripts can be attached at the time of application, provided at the time of interview, or if/when requested prior to scheduling an interview.

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. LEGAL EMPLOYMENT The State's online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" 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. RECRUITMENT SCOPE This position is open to Alaska Residents only. WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at View phone number on click.appcast.io (toll free) or View phone number on click.appcast.io if you are located in the Juneau area. For applicant password assistance please visit: