Corrections Nurse ; PCN

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

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 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. This is a flexibly staffed CN 1/2 position. Upon completing the probationary period and acquiring the necessary competencies through the training plan, the CN 1 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; 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.

Join an amazing team of nurses who are committed to providing quality healthcare to youth residents within DJJ facilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow professionally, while serving Alaska's youth and families. Our nurses are dedicated to providing high‑quality healthcare services, and we promote 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 25 to 29.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, tailored to meet the needs of both the employee and the facility. The 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.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, 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.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Self‑Management: Sets well defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision.
• Stress Tolerance: Deals calmly and effectively with high‑stress situations (e.g., tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations).

Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska. Candidates not currently licensed by the State of Alaska may apply and receive a conditional job offer, with proof of licensure required prior to final appointment and reporting for duty. Some positions may require successful applicants to pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, and be free from active pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of hire, with annual testing required.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats may call 1‑800‑587‑4095 in Juneau or use Alaska Relay 711, or 1‑800‑770‑8973, or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811‑0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.