Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1

Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 3%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

The Department of Corrections, Division of Health & Rehabilitation Services, is recruiting for a Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1 position located in our Wildwood Correctional Center (WCC) in Kenai, AK.

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What you will be doing:

The Department of Corrections, Division of Health & Rehabilitation Services, is recruiting for a Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1 position located in our Wildwood Correctional Center located in Kenai, AK.

As a provider, you will care for the emergent, urgent and chronic care needs of inmates. There is nursing support staff 24 hours per day. You will act as the liaison between the correctional facility, local physicians and hospitals. You will prescribe Schedule II-V drugs as appropriate in accordance with State licensing requirements and the prescriptive authority by the Alaska Board of Nursing or the Alaska Medical Board.

Our mission, values, and culture:

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.

The benefits of joining our team:

The position has significant autonomy. With autonomy, the provider works with nurses, behavior health and social work to provide overall care for the inmate. The provider is never left alone; help from other providers is always available by phone.

The work environment you can expect:

The nursing staff and providers work in tandem to provide medical care for inmates within a correctional facility clinic. All facets of inmate care are coordinated through facility security in a safe environment.

Who we are looking for:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

Medicine and Dentistry: Knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of injuries, diseases, and deformities, including preventive health-care measures.

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.

Technology Application:  Uses machines, tools, instruments, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format.

Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.