Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 4 (Pcn 065357-Katmai)

THE RECRUITMENT PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN EXTENDED

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is recruiting for a

Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 4

What you will be doing:

This position will demonstrate the understanding of the concept of therapeutic milieu and the flow of how the Nursing Units run and teach other. You will lead and personally assist patients in becoming self-reliant in daily living activities, such as oral hygiene, preparing for meals, toileting, or preparing for bed.

You will also demonstrate and direct others in intervening appropriately (non-verbally, verbally, and physically) in dealing with patients who may harm themselves or others as well as leading staff and patients in maintaining an orderly therapeutic environment. You will observe and document patient behavior accurately in an Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Alaska Psychiatric Institutes missions is to: Provide compassionate health care to support Alaskan's in living their best possible lives.

The Alaska Psychiatric Institutes vision is: An Alaska where everyone receives the care they need when they need it without judgement.

Our division values are:

• Safety

• Education

• Responsibility

• Valuing Hope and Recovery

• Integrity

• Compassion-Fairness and Honesty

• Excellence

If you are someone that embraces these values and want to assist in the mission of API, we encourage you to apply today.

The benefits of joining our team:

A position that offers competitive salary with opportunity for regular merit/longevity increases and overtime opportunities, professional certification in MANDT and CPR, opportunities for advanced training from specialist in advanced psychiatric and health care topics, comprehensive orientation, and annual training.

The position also offers meaningful work in supporting the mission of API and will allow you to grow your skills and advance your career.  

The working environment you can expect:

The selected candidate will work in an environment that is fast paced, busy and challenging at times, but embraces collaboration through working closely with supervisors, managers, and personnel to assist in providing services to Alaska Psychiatric Institute.

This position is located at 3700 Piper Street in the U-MED district of east Anchorage which offers several maintained walking trails, parks and nearby lakes.  This area is filled with several restaurants, shopping stores, and has easy access to public transportation.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a candidate with the following competencies:

• Communication skills: Able to communicate information courteously, accurately, and effectively.

• Able to work under pressure with interruptions and be able to reorganize priorities in a frequently changing work environment.

• Able to apply discretion in handling confidential information and situations.

• Ability to work independently and with good judgment.

• Able to read, comprehend, and apply written materials/procedures, follow oral and written instructions, and apply them to specific situations; and give clear oral and written instructions.

BACKGROUND CHECK

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

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

To view the general description and example of duties, please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecsOne year of specific experience performing a wide variety of paraprofessional psychiatric nursing duties designed to provide care, treatment, and rehabilitation to psychiatric or developmentally-challenged patients. This experience is met by service as a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 3.

OR

Three years of experience directly working with and providing paraprofessional aide, treatment, and/or rehabilitation services to patients or clients who have been diagnosed with or experience mental illness, behavioral or cognitive disorders, and/or addiction as part of assisted living, independent living, or treatment services, home, or facility setting.

Substitution:

Post-secondary education in psychology, sociology, mental health, and/or chemical dependency may substitute for up to twelve months of the requisite experience (2.67 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month).

Special Note:

Some positions may require the successful applicant to pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, as a prerequisite to employment. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.

Some positions may require the successful applicant to provide proof they are free from active pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of hire. Employees are required to be tested annually.

These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.At the time of application are requested to submit:

• College transcripts (if using education to meet the minimum qualifications). These can be attached to your application at the time of submission.

At time of interview applicant must submit:

• List of two (2) professional references, including daytime phone numbers.

• Copies of your two (2) most recent performance evaluations, if available. 

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

If selected for the position and prior to hire, applicant will be asked to:

• Submit to fingerprinting and background check screening.

• Provide proof of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap), Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR), and Varicella Immunizations.

• Provide proof of Hepatitis B (immunity or declination statement)

• Provide annual Influenza vaccination or a signed declination statement.

• Proof of Tuberculosis screening within past 12 months.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.  Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience.

Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

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.  (Unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application, provided at the time of interview, or if/when requested prior to scheduling an interview.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.  Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.

WORK EXPERIENCE

When using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer's 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.  A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position in which you are applying.

If you are currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level.  Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position.

 This is required as there are minimum qualifications that require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.

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.

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. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

NOTE: The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

RECRUITMENT SCOPE

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

APPLICATION NOTICE

You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/

NOTICE

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains.  For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.

EEO STATEMENT

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, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: 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.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword    For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Name: Shanna Dickey

Title: Nursing Department Hiring Coordinator

Phone: 907-269-7100

Email: shanna.dickey@alaska.gov