dream job in dream location!!

[ventana]

Anchorage AK

frequent travel to the bush!

 

Salary needs to be better (about 200k would make me think about it)

 

Health Practitioner II (APRN or PA)

Workplace Alaska - Anchorage, AK

$8,814 - $10,449 a month - Full-time, Part-time

 

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The Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitative Services, is recruiting for a full-time Health Practitioner II (Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) position, located in Anchorage, Alaska.

NOW OFFERING A HIRING BONUS UP TO $15,000
Annual stipend for CEUs
Assistance with relocation costs

11 paid holidays per year
Excellent benefits

Schedule is Monday through Friday with every other Friday off.

The Department of Corrections is constitutionally and statutorily mandated to provide for the health and welfare of offenders committed to the custody of AK DOC. In an ambulatory care setting, the Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services (HARS) provides essential healthcare in secure facilities that serve sentenced and unsentenced offenders ages 16 and older. HARS also provides infirmary care to offenders who are pre- and post-op or who have medical conditions that require a higher level of care.

The HARS Mission Statement:
To provide timely access to essential care through an evidence-based multidisciplinary approach. We are committed to a culture of professionalism, quality and safety.

We are seeking applicants who are interested in furthering the HARS Mission and who will strive to uphold the Division's Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Teamwork and Safety. The successful applicant will have the ability to work toward stronger teams by developing the clinical and professional skills of their employees, balancing patient advocacy with correctional medicine standards and using solution-focused approaches to daily issues.

HARS is looking for an experienced health practitioner who wants to work with a challenging, medically under-served population. DOC provides care to exceptionally ill and complex patients whose medical conditions are further complicated by years of drug use, alcoholism, homelessness and poor access to health care. Under general administrative direction, this position serves as one of two Department lead health practitioners who supervise the delivery of health care in the facilities. These positions manage the Department's program that provides essential, uniform health care services to men and women in DOC facilities from Nome to Ketchikan.

This is a strongly administrative position and requires a provider with good clinical skills as well as strong organizational and supervisory skills. This position requires travel to facilities in Anchorage, Eagle River, the MatSu Valley, Seward, Bethel, Fairbanks and Kenai – these are typically day trips and are planned in advance. Travel is for the purposes of providing direct care coverage in facilities with vacancies, clinical and administrative supervision of the HPIs and QA/UR reviews. This position takes call on a rotating basis and call is done by phone only. The HPII is a member of the Medical Advisory Committee that reviews critical care decisions and provides policy direction to the Department. In collaboration with the management team, this position is responsible for maintaining healthcare standards in DOC facilities and ensuring efficient health care delivery.

Examples of duties include, but are not limited to:

• Distance and on-site supervision of HPIs. Oversee the clinical work and professional issues of staff;
• Recruiting and hiring new HPIs; providing orientation to new staff, writing performance evaluations, and participating in the disciplinary process when necessary;
• Providing on-site and distance clinical support and performance coaching;
• Participating in infectious disease response and assisting in developing protocols to manage infectious disease;
• Acting as the backup direct care provider when leave or vacancies in a facility require additional coverage;
• Reviewing clinical EHR records to evaluate the necessary level of patient care. Developing and implementing a quality assurance program aimed at improving inmate patient care;
• Working with the management team to develop clinical guidelines, protocols and medical operating procedures;
• Ensuring regulatory and professional standards are maintained within the system;
• Enhancing the provider orientation process;
• Developing and implementing a skills enhancement program for DOC health practitioners;
• Using effective leadership techniques to solve problems and implement interventions among employees;
• Leading monthly staff meetings;
• Preparing monthly coverage and call schedules, and
• Covering shared statewide on a rotating basis (call is by phone only).

HARS Vision Statement
We are committed to the wellbeing of those under the care of the Alaska Department of Corrections. Individuals will be treated in a safe, respectful and compassionate manner. We are dedicated to providing essential care and to promoting health and rehabilitation.

SPECIAL NOTE: HIRE INCENTIVE BONUS

The Department of Corrections is currently offering a hire incentive bonus of up to $15,000.00 to newly hired Advanced Nurse Practitioners / Physician Assistants; $7,500.00 to be paid upon hire and $7,500.00 upon successful completion of the probationary period. To receive the full amount, employees are expected to agree to a three year term of employment with the Department of Corrections. With the exception of lateral transfer or promotion, if the employee voluntarily leaves the position prior to the three year term then the incentive bonus paid will be owed back to the Department on a pro-rated basis according to the employee's length of service. Involuntary separation or resignation during the pendency of an investigation prior to the three year term will result in all paid incentive bonus being owed back to the Department. Current State of Alaska employees in Health Practitioner and Nurse job classifications are not eligible for this incentive.

SPECIAL NOTE: SALARY
The monthly salary for this position is dependent upon both difficulty in recruitment and the exceptional qualifications of the successful candidate as compared to the applicant pool. Additionally, per Letter of Agreement, Health Practitioner II with the Department of Corrections are paid at one salary step above the earned step.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Three years of experience providing primary health care to a client group. This experience is equivalent to Health Practitioner I or Public Health Nurse III with an Advanced Nurse Practitioner role.
AND
Must either possess or be eligible for licensure in the State of Alaska as either an Advanced Nurse Practitioner per 12 AAC 44.400 or a Physician's Assistant per 12 AAC 40.400.

Special Note:
Candidates not currently licensed in Alaska may apply. A candidate applying under this option may receive a conditional job offer and may begin work after obtaining the required license.

[sas5814]

115k to work a jail in Anchorage? Buwwwwwaaaaahhhhhh

[EMEDPA]

well, dream location anyway....

[Guest HanSolo]

Try 2 weeks/2 off with paid travel to/from my location of choice and now you're talking. Similar to North Slope scheduling. 

I've lived there before. Would be hard pressed to move back. The outdoor access is exceptional, though. 

[EMEDPA]

3 minutes ago, HanSolo said:

Try 2 weeks/2 off with paid travel to/from my location of choice and now you're talking. Similar to North Slope scheduling. 

I've lived there before. Would be hard pressed to move back. The outdoor access is exceptional, though. 

sounds like a beacon occupational health service job. I have friends who work for them.

[EMEDPA]

this job is pretty sweet also. 2 of my good friends did this for 4 years before retiring:

https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=1759722&B_ID=83&fid=1&Adid=0&ssbgcolor=8E8E8E&SearchScreenID=1907&CountryID=3&LanguageID=2&InternalJobCode=150000

 

[sas5814]

I lived there for a few years in the late 70's. It was great stuff when I was a huntin' fishin' outdoor man-stud. Now I don't want to be cold and I remember a 25 day field problem up north of Fairbanks where it never got warmer than 10 below. 

[BirdDogPA]

Mine isn't that sexy but... My dream job would be to do ED solo coverage in my hometown in South Mississippi. 5 minute commute to work. High acuity patients with modest RURAL resources. Its a 10 bed ED with about 13-14K volume a year.  One day!

[sas5814]

My ideal job would to be a philanthropist....

[CAdamsPAC]

On 9/10/2018 at 12:16 PM, ventana said:

Anchorage AK

frequent travel to the bush!

 

Salary needs to be better (about 200k would make me think about it)

 

Health Practitioner II (APRN or PA)

Workplace Alaska - Anchorage, AK

$8,814 - $10,449 a month - Full-time, Part-time

 

Apply On Company SiteSave this job

 

 

The Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitative Services, is recruiting for a full-time Health Practitioner II (Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) position, located in Anchorage, Alaska.

NOW OFFERING A HIRING BONUS UP TO $15,000
Annual stipend for CEUs
Assistance with relocation costs

11 paid holidays per year
Excellent benefits

Schedule is Monday through Friday with every other Friday off.

The Department of Corrections is constitutionally and statutorily mandated to provide for the health and welfare of offenders committed to the custody of AK DOC. In an ambulatory care setting, the Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services (HARS) provides essential healthcare in secure facilities that serve sentenced and unsentenced offenders ages 16 and older. HARS also provides infirmary care to offenders who are pre- and post-op or who have medical conditions that require a higher level of care.

The HARS Mission Statement:
To provide timely access to essential care through an evidence-based multidisciplinary approach. We are committed to a culture of professionalism, quality and safety.

We are seeking applicants who are interested in furthering the HARS Mission and who will strive to uphold the Division's Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Teamwork and Safety. The successful applicant will have the ability to work toward stronger teams by developing the clinical and professional skills of their employees, balancing patient advocacy with correctional medicine standards and using solution-focused approaches to daily issues.

HARS is looking for an experienced health practitioner who wants to work with a challenging, medically under-served population. DOC provides care to exceptionally ill and complex patients whose medical conditions are further complicated by years of drug use, alcoholism, homelessness and poor access to health care. Under general administrative direction, this position serves as one of two Department lead health practitioners who supervise the delivery of health care in the facilities. These positions manage the Department's program that provides essential, uniform health care services to men and women in DOC facilities from Nome to Ketchikan.

This is a strongly administrative position and requires a provider with good clinical skills as well as strong organizational and supervisory skills. This position requires travel to facilities in Anchorage, Eagle River, the MatSu Valley, Seward, Bethel, Fairbanks and Kenai – these are typically day trips and are planned in advance. Travel is for the purposes of providing direct care coverage in facilities with vacancies, clinical and administrative supervision of the HPIs and QA/UR reviews. This position takes call on a rotating basis and call is done by phone only. The HPII is a member of the Medical Advisory Committee that reviews critical care decisions and provides policy direction to the Department. In collaboration with the management team, this position is responsible for maintaining healthcare standards in DOC facilities and ensuring efficient health care delivery.

Examples of duties include, but are not limited to:

• Distance and on-site supervision of HPIs. Oversee the clinical work and professional issues of staff;
• Recruiting and hiring new HPIs; providing orientation to new staff, writing performance evaluations, and participating in the disciplinary process when necessary;
• Providing on-site and distance clinical support and performance coaching;
• Participating in infectious disease response and assisting in developing protocols to manage infectious disease;
• Acting as the backup direct care provider when leave or vacancies in a facility require additional coverage;
• Reviewing clinical EHR records to evaluate the necessary level of patient care. Developing and implementing a quality assurance program aimed at improving inmate patient care;
• Working with the management team to develop clinical guidelines, protocols and medical operating procedures;
• Ensuring regulatory and professional standards are maintained within the system;
• Enhancing the provider orientation process;
• Developing and implementing a skills enhancement program for DOC health practitioners;
• Using effective leadership techniques to solve problems and implement interventions among employees;
• Leading monthly staff meetings;
• Preparing monthly coverage and call schedules, and
• Covering shared statewide on a rotating basis (call is by phone only).

HARS Vision Statement
We are committed to the wellbeing of those under the care of the Alaska Department of Corrections. Individuals will be treated in a safe, respectful and compassionate manner. We are dedicated to providing essential care and to promoting health and rehabilitation.

SPECIAL NOTE: HIRE INCENTIVE BONUS

The Department of Corrections is currently offering a hire incentive bonus of up to $15,000.00 to newly hired Advanced Nurse Practitioners / Physician Assistants; $7,500.00 to be paid upon hire and $7,500.00 upon successful completion of the probationary period. To receive the full amount, employees are expected to agree to a three year term of employment with the Department of Corrections. With the exception of lateral transfer or promotion, if the employee voluntarily leaves the position prior to the three year term then the incentive bonus paid will be owed back to the Department on a pro-rated basis according to the employee's length of service. Involuntary separation or resignation during the pendency of an investigation prior to the three year term will result in all paid incentive bonus being owed back to the Department. Current State of Alaska employees in Health Practitioner and Nurse job classifications are not eligible for this incentive.

SPECIAL NOTE: SALARY
The monthly salary for this position is dependent upon both difficulty in recruitment and the exceptional qualifications of the successful candidate as compared to the applicant pool. Additionally, per Letter of Agreement, Health Practitioner II with the Department of Corrections are paid at one salary step above the earned step.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Three years of experience providing primary health care to a client group. This experience is equivalent to Health Practitioner I or Public Health Nurse III with an Advanced Nurse Practitioner role.
AND
Must either possess or be eligible for licensure in the State of Alaska as either an Advanced Nurse Practitioner per 12 AAC 44.400 or a Physician's Assistant per 12 AAC 40.400.

Special Note:
Candidates not currently licensed in Alaska may apply. A candidate applying under this option may receive a conditional job offer and may begin work after obtaining the required license.

The Alaska DOC is under serious investigation for poor quality of care given to inmates resulting  numerous deaths. Anchorage is a terrible city due to rampant crime and violence.

[rev ronin]

Not sure I would consider any of those other cities "bush."  When I think bush, I think Anuktuvuk pass, Angoon, places like that.  Seward's positively modern, large, and easy to get to by comparison.

[Cideous]

Alaska seems like a great place for a serial killer to settle down and make a home.......just saying.

[ventana]

Lived in ANC and Eagler River 94-98 and loved it!  Yes bad sections bu the outdoor rec and wilderness was world class out your back door.....  Nothing like it in the lower 48...  not sure about now

 

As for DOC being under investigation - well that stinks - they need to hire a great PA to run the show !  (Will do for $250k per year and 4 day work week)