Corrections Nurse , On-Call Nonperm

Position: Corrections Nurse 2, On-Call Nonperm

Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

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to determine if you qualify

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The Division of Juvenile Justice is recruiting to fill an On-Call Nonpermanent Corrections Nurse 2 position located in Anchorage at the McLaughlin Youth Center

What you will be doing:

This on-call nonpermanent position provides staffing for absent permanent full-time nursing staff during periods of vacancy, leave, training, etc. This can range from one day a week to two weeks a month, depending on the needs of the facility and nursing staff.

Under the supervision and consultation of higher-level nurses, and in accordance with an established training plan, the Corrections Nurse 2 (CN
2) performs nursing duties to include assessing, monitoring, and maintaining the physical well-being of the residents at the McLaughlin Youth Center. They provide direct care within their scope of practice and utilize medical protocols, when necessary and available, to meet the health needs of the residents. When medical conditions are beyond their scope or protocols, they refer the residents to a higher level of care.

The CN 2 will work with other floor nurses, a nursing supervisor, an office assistant, and contracted providers to include a family practice doctor, a family nurse practitioner, a child psychiatrist, and an optometrist.

Our organization, mission, and culture:
Through Restorative Justice, we hold juvenile offenders accountable for their behavior; promote the safety and restoration of victims and communities; and assist offenders and their families in developing the skills to prevent crime. Our core values include:

• Prioritizing Safety – of our youth, staff, families, and communities
• Responsiveness – providing timely response to youth, families, victims, staff, and justice partners.
• Professional Relationships – recognizing that successful treatment services provided to our clients, coworkers, victims, and others rely on positive, respectful, and collaborative relationships and a spirit of inclusiveness.
• Dedication – doing the right things for the right reasons and modeling relentless integrity and leadership.
• Respect – for the inherent value of each person's unique strengths and individual differences.

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

The benefits of joining our team:

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.

The

working environment you can expect:

You will work on an as needed basis at the McLaughlin Youth Center located on Providence Drive in Anchorage. Normal working hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, but can be adjusted to meet the needs of the facility. MYC is a 24-hour secure facility.

Who we are looking for:

In addition to the Minimum Qualifications below, we are looking for a candidate with the following competencies:

• Integrity/Honesty:
  Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals…