Nursing Administrator (PCN 20-7329)
Apply NowCompany: State of Alaska
Location: Anchorage, AK 99504
Description:
Salary: $4,794.40 Biweekly
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 49803
Department: Corrections
Division: Inmate Health Care
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 4/18/2025 4:45 PM Alaska
Division: Health and Rehabilitative Services
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: Supervisory
Range: 27
Job Description
The Alaska Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services is recruiting for a Nursing Administrator at the Anchorage Central Office (ACO) in Anchorage, Alaska.
Watch Alaska DOC HARS video here:
What You Will Be Doing:
The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Our Mission, Values, and Culture:
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.
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.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
As a Corrections Nurse you will be part of a team and enjoy work/life balance.
HARS offers free online education for CEUs through Relias. In addition to CEU's the Department offers opportunities to attend training through the National Commission on Correctional Health Care.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
Our office is located in the Atwood Building. This position works in a collaborative team environment and will interface daily with a variety of people including members of the public, field offices, other managers, directors, and the Commissioner's Office.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:
Minimum Qualifications
Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions
This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
Competency Description
The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency's description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.
Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska;
AND
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities in:
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Advanced educational development in nursing, or a closely related field, which includes either a bachelor's degree in nursing or Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing;
and
Progressively responsible professional nursing experience that includes supervisory and/or managerial experience planning, implementing, coordinating, managing, and evaluating activities in a hospital or primary care setting and/or comprehensive nursing program or similar healthcare delivery system.
Special Note:
Candidates not currently licensed by the State of Alaska, who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska and requisite qualifying experience, may apply for vacancies in this job class. Applicants qualifying under this option may receive a conditional job offer; however, proof of licensure will be required prior to final appointment and reporting for duty.
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.
Additional Required Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:
SPECIAL NOTICES
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the 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 if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview, at the discretion of the hiring manager.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATIONEducation completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the 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. post-secondary institution 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 post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCEIf using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
PREA NOTIFICATIONThe Department of Corrections follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders. PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in, or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including:
CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS/APSIN/ACOMSPlease be aware - this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN)/Alaska Corrections Offender Management System (ACOMS). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN/ACOMS. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has beenconvicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.
FINGERPRINT NOTICEAll Department of Corrections employees are required to be fingerprinted. The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES NOTICEThis 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.
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 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) 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
For applicant password assistance, please visit:
Contact Information
Adam Rutherford
Deputy Director
907-269-7300
adam.rutherford@alaska.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
Optional Insurance Benefits
Retirement Benefits
See for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
01
Do you have any periods of employment in a 24-hour institutional setting where you were responsible for the care and custody of others that are not already included in your job application (such as correctional facilities, juvenile facilities, or residential treatment centers)? If so, provide the name of each institution, your job title(s), and dates of employment in the space below.
02
Have you ever initiated or engaged in a sexual assault and/or sexual abuse in prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institutions?
03
Have you ever been the subject of an investigation for engaging, or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
04
Have you ever been disciplined, terminated, or resigned in lieu of an employment action surrounding allegations of sexual harassment, sexual abuse, or assault?
05
Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the prior questions above related to sexual abuse or sexual activity?
06
If you responded "Yes" to the any of the four preceding questions, please describe each incident, including dates and locations, in the text box below.
Required Question
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 49803
Department: Corrections
Division: Inmate Health Care
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 4/18/2025 4:45 PM Alaska
Division: Health and Rehabilitative Services
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: Supervisory
Range: 27
Job Description
The Alaska Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services is recruiting for a Nursing Administrator at the Anchorage Central Office (ACO) in Anchorage, Alaska.
Watch Alaska DOC HARS video here:
What You Will Be Doing:
The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Oversite of all Nursing services statewide within Department of Corrections.
- Member of DOC's Health & Rehabilitation multidisciplinary executive team.
- In accordance with National Commission on Correctional Health Care, develop and implement policies and procedure to address the unique healthcare needs of the inmate population, including mental health and substance abuse issues.
- Supervision of staff in multiple areas to include Nursing, Medical Records, Medical Supply and special projects.
Our Mission, Values, and Culture:
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.
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.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
As a Corrections Nurse you will be part of a team and enjoy work/life balance.
HARS offers free online education for CEUs through Relias. In addition to CEU's the Department offers opportunities to attend training through the National Commission on Correctional Health Care.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
Our office is located in the Atwood Building. This position works in a collaborative team environment and will interface daily with a variety of people including members of the public, field offices, other managers, directors, and the Commissioner's Office.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:
- Administration and Management: Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
- Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
- Public Health: Applies knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, methods, and tools associated with protecting and improving the health of people and their communities, including, promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and/or injury prevention, and/or detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious diseases.
Minimum Qualifications
Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions
This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
Competency Description
The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency's description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.
Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska;
AND
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities in:
- Legal requirements and restraints on the practice of nursing;
- Nursing principles and practices in applicable specialties;
- Uses and effects of a variety of classes of medications, including psychotropic medications, in current use and their common side effects;
- Personnel and budget administration; assessing and coordinating nursing services and programs, personnel and operational management, and supervisory principles and techniques;
- Planning, organizing, directing, and supervising a comprehensive nursing program; and,
- Establishing standards for quality nursing care
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Advanced educational development in nursing, or a closely related field, which includes either a bachelor's degree in nursing or Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing;
and
Progressively responsible professional nursing experience that includes supervisory and/or managerial experience planning, implementing, coordinating, managing, and evaluating activities in a hospital or primary care setting and/or comprehensive nursing program or similar healthcare delivery system.
Special Note:
Candidates not currently licensed by the State of Alaska, who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska and requisite qualifying experience, may apply for vacancies in this job class. Applicants qualifying under this option may receive a conditional job offer; however, proof of licensure will be required prior to final appointment and reporting for duty.
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.
Additional Required Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:
- Professional License: Alaska Registered Nursing License
SPECIAL NOTICES
- This position requires travel outside the Anchorage area. Travel often varies from 1 to 5 days to all facilities:
- Anchorage Correctional Complex (ACC)
- Anvil Mountain Correctional Center (AMCC) - Nome
- Goose Creek Correctional Center (GCCC) - Wasilla
- Hiland Mountain Correctional Center (HMCC) - Eagle River
- Ketchikan Correctional Center (KCC)
- Lemon Creek Correctional Center (LCCC) - Juneau
- Mat-Su Pretrial (MSPT) - Palmer
- Palmer Correctional Center (PCC)
- Spring Creek Correctional Center (SCCC) - Seward
- Wilwood Correctional Center (WCC) - Kenai
- Yukon-Kuskokwim Correctional Center (YKCC) Bethel
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the 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 if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview, at the discretion of the hiring manager.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATIONEducation completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the 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. post-secondary institution 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 post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCEIf using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
PREA NOTIFICATIONThe Department of Corrections follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders. PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in, or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including:
- Sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institutions.
- Convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or
- Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.
CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS/APSIN/ACOMSPlease be aware - this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN)/Alaska Corrections Offender Management System (ACOMS). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN/ACOMS. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has beenconvicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.
FINGERPRINT NOTICEAll Department of Corrections employees are required to be fingerprinted. The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES NOTICEThis 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.
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 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) 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
For applicant password assistance, please visit:
Contact Information
Adam Rutherford
Deputy Director
907-269-7300
adam.rutherford@alaska.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
- AVTEC
- Confidential
- Correctional Officers
- Marine Engineers
- Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
- Supervisory
- Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
- Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
- The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
- General Government
- Labor, Trades and Crafts
- Public Safety Employees Association
- Masters, Mates & Pilots
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
- Group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
- Supplemental Survivor Benefits
- Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
- Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
See for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
01
Do you have any periods of employment in a 24-hour institutional setting where you were responsible for the care and custody of others that are not already included in your job application (such as correctional facilities, juvenile facilities, or residential treatment centers)? If so, provide the name of each institution, your job title(s), and dates of employment in the space below.
02
Have you ever initiated or engaged in a sexual assault and/or sexual abuse in prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institutions?
- Yes
- No
03
Have you ever been the subject of an investigation for engaging, or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
- Yes
- No
04
Have you ever been disciplined, terminated, or resigned in lieu of an employment action surrounding allegations of sexual harassment, sexual abuse, or assault?
- Yes
- No
05
Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the prior questions above related to sexual abuse or sexual activity?
- Yes
- No
06
If you responded "Yes" to the any of the four preceding questions, please describe each incident, including dates and locations, in the text box below.
Required Question