Physician Assistant​/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ; PCN

Job Overview

The Department of Corrections, Division of Health & Rehabilitation Services is recruiting for a Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1 position located in a Wildwood Correctional Center in Kenai, AK.

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• Assess, diagnose, and treat emergent, urgent, and chronic care needs of inmates.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, behavior health, and social work to provide comprehensive inmate care.
• Act as liaison between the correctional facility, local physicians, and hospitals.
• Prescribe Schedule II–V drugs in accordance with State licensing requirements and prescriptive authority by the Alaska Board of Nursing or Alaska Medical Board.
• Work in a 24‑hour nursing support environment and provide coverage and phone assistance as needed.

• Eligibility for licensure as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Alaska.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Required background investigation clearance, including fingerprinting and tuberculosis screening.
• Availability for shift assignments and on‑call duties.
• Ability to maintain DEA registration and Prescription Drug Monitoring Program compliance.
• Maintenance of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent certifications as required.
• Pre‑employment clearance of criminal history and compliance with the Alaska Public Safety Information Network and Corrections Offender Management System.

• Significant autonomy in clinical decision making while working under the safety of facility security.
• Collaborative care model with nursing, behavioral health, and social work staff.
• Location in a controlled environment with 24‑hour support, ensuring patient safety and continuity of care.

• Proof of licensure in the State of Alaska (conditional offer may be provided for non‑licensed candidates).
• Driver’s license and BLS certification cards.
• Complete application via Workplace Alaska, including mandatory security clearance, background check, and TB screening.
• For foreign-educated candidates, documentation confirming equivalency to U.S. post‑secondary credentials.
• Complete any additional required educational and work experience documentation.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, alternative communication formats, or other assistance may call or  (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Hope Zachman
Chief Clinical Officer
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Email: hope.zachman