Senior RN - Elder Care Leader, Sitka AK

Overview

Position:
Nurse 3 (PCN 027110) – open to Alaska Residents only. Please review the residency definition to determine eligibility.

Mission of the Division of the Alaska Pioneer Homes: "Providing elder Alaskans a home and community, celebrating life through its final breath." The Nurse 3 plays a vital role in the care of up to sixty‑five elders at the Sitka Pioneer Home, an assisted‑living facility in Renton, Alaska.

• Provide high‑quality, person‑centered care to assisted‑living residents in a supportive and compassionate manner.
• Administer medications and complete clinical tasks in accordance with facility protocols.
• Offer clinical support to care teams, contributing to the growth, development, and empowerment of staff.
• Promote assisted‑living philosophy and applicable statutes to enhance resident well‑being.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the quality of life for Alaskan elders.
• Work with experienced residents, many of whom have wisdom and life experience to share.
• Supportive, caring workplace culture that values excellence, accountability, trust, love, and positive attitude.

The role is located at the Sitka Pioneer Home, an assisted‑living home at 120 Katlian Street, Sitka, Alaska. The facility offers a waterfront campus with rose hedges and scenic views.

• Bachelor’s or equivalent education in nursing and license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
• Minimum two years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse, with at least one year at the full‑performance level (e.g., prior service as Nurse II, Corrections Nurse II, or Psychiatric Nurse II).
• Knowledge of diagnosis, treatment, and preventive health measures.
• Leadership skills—able to motivate, influence, and adapt styles to varied situations.
• Accountability—ability to set priorities, delegate work, and comply with established control systems.
• Effective oral and written communication—clear, persuasive, and audience‑appropriate.
• Commitment to evidence‑based practice—integrate research and clinical expertise for optimum care.

• Two professional references and three character references with current contact details.
• Substance to complete background fingerprinting and criminal history screening.
• Proof of freedom from active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) with a recent test result.
• Current CPR and First Aid certificates, if available.

EEO Statement:
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811‑0201 or call 1‑800‑587‑4095. The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.