ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER (Senior Public Health Nurse) - Range 17 / AMEA

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Municipality of Anchorage is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver reproductive health services at the NP level in the Anchorage Health Department. The role includes direct patient care, oversight of registered nurses and unlicensed staff, and involvement in program administration and outreach to promote family planning and healthy life choices.

Applicants must hold an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in Family Health, Women’s Health, or Adult Health or an ANP license, with required

Qualifications

• APRN license in Family Health, Women’s Health, or Adult Health.
• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Three years of nursing experience for APRN track or one year for ANP track.
• Alaska driver’s license by time of hire.
• Current RN license by time of hire and ability to obtain temporary Alaska Nursing License if not licensed in AK.
• Current CPR certification or equivalent within 90 days of hire.
• Background check and HIPAA certification requirements within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide public health services to reproductive health clients at a Nurse Practitioner level.
• Provide direct patient care and oversee RNs and unlicensed personnel.
• Manage contraceptive methods, STI evaluation and treatment, reproductive health exams, and cervical dysplasia follow-up.
• Participate in program administration and community outreach to promote family planning and healthy life choices.

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

APRN License in Family Health, Women’s Health, or Adult Health

Job description

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Health Department (AHD)

HOURS OF WORK: MondaythroughFriday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (20 hours per week)

LOCATION: 825 L Street, Anchorage, AK 99501

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.

This position is responsible for providing public health services to reproductive health clients at a Nurse Practitioner level. Provides direct patient care, as well as oversight and mentoring of registered nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel, for clients seeking reproductive health services. Provides clinical assessment and management of reproductive health services including contraceptive methods, sexually transmitted infection evaluation and treatment, initial and annual reproductive health exams, and cervical dysplasia follow-up. Participates in program administration activities. Promotes and supports family planning and healthy life choices through outreach to the community. Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License in Family Health, Women’s Health, or Adult Health and three (3) years of experience in public or private nursing practice.

OR

Master’s degree in Nursing, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) License in Family Practice, Women’s Health, or Adult Health and one (1) year of experience in public or private nursing.

All applicants must possess or obtain:

• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
• Current State of Alaska Registered Nurse License by time of hire OR if an applicant is not currently licensed in Alaska, then a temporary Alaska Nursing License must be obtained by the time of hire. (Regular license must be obtained within 180 days of hire.)
• Current State of Alaska Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License by time of hire OR if an applicant is not currently licensed in Alaska, then a temporary Alaska Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License must be obtained by the time of hire. (Regular license must be obtained within 180 days of hire.)
• Current American Red Cross/American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) or equivalent within 90 days of hire.
• Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400) at time of hire.
• DHHS HIPPA certification within 30 days of hire.
• Satisfactory background clearance to access the Highland Mountain Correctional Center within 30 days of hire.

Preferences:

Colposcopy Certification.

Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant’s Alaska Driver’s License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver’s License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly, it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. The processing fee of $50.00 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable), is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment.The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.