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This listing closes on 9/3/2025 at 5:00 PM Alaska. Employer: State of Alaska Salary: $46.55 Hourly Location: Ketchikan, AK Job Type: On Call Job Number: 49629 Department: Family & Community Services Division: Alaska Pioneer Homes Opening Date: 03/07/2025 Closing Date: 9/3/2025 at 5:00 PM Alaska Position Open To: All Applicants Bargaining Unit: General Government Range: 22 Job Description Effective July 1, 2025 the wage for this position increased by 3%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase. This position is open to All Applicants. The Ketchikan Pioneer Home (KPH) is recruiting for on-call Nurse 2 positions. The Mission of the Division of the Alaska Pioneer Homes Is: Providing elder Alaskans a home and community, celebrating life through its final breath. This on-call position is a member of an outstanding nursing and direct care staff and plays a vital role in providing person-centered care and support in a safe environment for up to forty-five (45) elder residents. Our Division Values Are: Positive Attitude: We enjoy what we do. Optimism inspires open-mindedness and creativity. Love: We love who we serve. Out of love and respect for our residents, we put their needs before staff convenience. Accountability: We do what we say. We are accountable to our residents, to their families and to each other. Accepting responsibility is essential as we plan and deliver care. Trust: We say what we mean. Open and honest communication is crucial to earning the trust of our residents, their families, and our coworkers. Excellence: We provide excellent care, every resident, every day every time. Our own excellence inspires excellence in others, including residents, families, and our coworkers. What You Will Be Doing: Provide high quality care to assisted living home residents in a warm, supportive, and caring manner. This position provides clinical and medication administration to residents and clinical support to the care teams. Focus will be on quality resident care, the growth, development, and empowerment of health care teams, and the promotion of assisted living philosophy and statutes. The Benefits to Joining Our Team: This position is part of an amazing team with opportunities to make a positive impact on the quality of life for Alaskan elders by providing excellent person-centered loving care and services. This position is surrounded by elder residents with many years of life experiences and wisdom who are in varying stages of their life journey. The Working Environment You Can Expect: This job is located at the Ketchikan Pioneer Home, an assisted living home at 141 Bryant Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901. Imagine reporting to work where you can enjoy a team-oriented setting with an amazing view of the Tongass Narrows, off street parking and easy access to local amenities. Who We Are Looking For: Position-specific knowledge, skills and abilities that are desired or contribute to the success in this position: Considerable knowledge and skill of the principles and practices of nursing, behavior, and needs of patients. Ability to observe and evaluate reactions and changes in the physical behavioral and mental condition of patients and to think and act quickly in emergencies. Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients. Ability to administer treatments and medications and observe for and report adverse reactions. Ability to maintain records and to prepare clear, concise reports. Other Job Information: This position is in support of the Pioneer Home, which is a 24-hour facility. This Pioneer Home is an Eden Alternative facility, where the environment includes contact with plants, flowers, and pets including cats, dogs, fish, and birds. Employees of the Pioneer Home receive continual or regular screening for tuberculosis, and criminal history. Minimum Qualifications: Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska; AND EITHER Successful completion of a formal training plan as a Nurse 1 with the State of Alaska; OR One year of entry level experience as a Registered Nurse. Examples of this experience include but are not exclusively limited to prior service as a Nurse 1, Corrections Nurse 1, or Psychiatric Nurse 1 with the State of Alaska or its equivalent with another employer. Substitution: Combinations of prior training and experience as a Registered Nurse in other specializations of nursing care (e.g., Psychiatric, Corrections, Public Health, Critical Care, Surgical) will be evaluated for comparability on a case-by-case basis. Special Note: Applicants who have or obtain a temporary permit issued under 12 AAC 44.320 may report for duty; however, the job offer will remain conditional, for a timeframe not to exceed six months, pending the applicant showing proof of licensure during their initial probationary period. 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. Additional Required Information: Two (2) professional references (including work/supervisor-related) and three (3) character references (personal) with current contact information. If selected and prior to hire, applicant will be asked to: Submit to fingerprinting and criminal background check screening. Provide current evidence to be free from active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) with test results dated within the last 12 months prior to start date. Provide a copy of current CPR and First Aid certificate(s), if available. Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission. 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 not provided, transcripts will be required prior to appointment. 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. 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
This listing closes on 9/3/2025 at 5:00 PM Alaska. Employer: State of Alaska Salary: $46.55 Hourly Location: Ketchikan, AK Job Type: On Call Job Number: 49629 Department: Family & Community Services Division: Alaska Pioneer Homes Opening Date: 03/07/2025 Closing Date: 9/3/2025 at 5:00 PM Alaska Position Open To: All Applicants Bargaining Unit: General Government Range: 22 Job Description Effective July 1, 2025 the wage for this position increased by 3%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase. This position is open to All Applicants. The Ketchikan Pioneer Home (KPH) is recruiting for on-call Nurse 2 positions. The Mission of the Division of the Alaska Pioneer Homes Is: Providing elder Alaskans a home and community, celebrating life through its final breath. This on-call position is a member of an outstanding nursing and direct care staff and plays a vital role in providing person-centered care and support in a safe environment for up to forty-five (45) elder residents. Our Division Values Are: Positive Attitude: We enjoy what we do. Optimism inspires open-mindedness and creativity. Love: We love who we serve. Out of love and respect for our residents, we put their needs before staff convenience. Accountability: We do what we say. We are accountable to our residents, to their families and to each other. Accepting responsibility is essential as we plan and deliver care. Trust: We say what we mean. Open and honest communication is crucial to earning the trust of our residents, their families, and our coworkers. Excellence: We provide excellent care, every resident, every day every time. Our own excellence inspires excellence in others, including residents, families, and our coworkers. What You Will Be Doing: Provide high quality care to assisted living home residents in a warm, supportive, and caring manner. This position provides clinical and medication administration to residents and clinical support to the care teams. Focus will be on quality resident care, the growth, development, and empowerment of health care teams, and the promotion of assisted living philosophy and statutes. The Benefits to Joining Our Team: This position is part of an amazing team with opportunities to make a positive impact on the quality of life for Alaskan elders by providing excellent person-centered loving care and services. This position is surrounded by elder residents with many years of life experiences and wisdom who are in varying stages of their life journey. The Working Environment You Can Expect: This job is located at the Ketchikan Pioneer Home, an assisted living home at 141 Bryant Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901. Imagine reporting to work where you can enjoy a team-oriented setting with an amazing view of the Tongass Narrows, off street parking and easy access to local amenities. Who We Are Looking For: Position-specific knowledge, skills and abilities that are desired or contribute to the success in this position: Considerable knowledge and skill of the principles and practices of nursing, behavior, and needs of patients. Ability to observe and evaluate reactions and changes in the physical behavioral and mental condition of patients and to think and act quickly in emergencies. Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients. Ability to administer treatments and medications and observe for and report adverse reactions. Ability to maintain records and to prepare clear, concise reports. Other Job Information: This position is in support of the Pioneer Home, which is a 24-hour facility. This Pioneer Home is an Eden Alternative facility, where the environment includes contact with plants, flowers, and pets including cats, dogs, fish, and birds. Employees of the Pioneer Home receive continual or regular screening for tuberculosis, and criminal history. Minimum Qualifications: Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska; AND EITHER Successful completion of a formal training plan as a Nurse 1 with the State of Alaska; OR One year of entry level experience as a Registered Nurse. Examples of this experience include but are not exclusively limited to prior service as a Nurse 1, Corrections Nurse 1, or Psychiatric Nurse 1 with the State of Alaska or its equivalent with another employer. Substitution: Combinations of prior training and experience as a Registered Nurse in other specializations of nursing care (e.g., Psychiatric, Corrections, Public Health, Critical Care, Surgical) will be evaluated for comparability on a case-by-case basis. Special Note: Applicants who have or obtain a temporary permit issued under 12 AAC 44.320 may report for duty; however, the job offer will remain conditional, for a timeframe not to exceed six months, pending the applicant showing proof of licensure during their initial probationary period. 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. Additional Required Information: Two (2) professional references (including work/supervisor-related) and three (3) character references (personal) with current contact information. If selected and prior to hire, applicant will be asked to: Submit to fingerprinting and criminal background check screening. Provide current evidence to be free from active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) with test results dated within the last 12 months prior to start date. Provide a copy of current CPR and First Aid certificate(s), if available. Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission. 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 not provided, transcripts will be required prior to appointment. 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. 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