Alaska Public Health Nurse - Traveling Community Support

Health; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays annually

Generous leave accrual

Job summary

Alaska Department of Health is seeking an Itinerant Public Health Nurse 3 based in Wasilla to deliver comprehensive public health nursing services across Alaska's villages and communities. The role involves extensive travel and collaboration with diverse communities, with on-site support at the Matsu Public Health Center when not traveling.

The ideal candidate will hold an Alaska RN license (BSN or Direct Entry MSN) and maintain CPR certification, joining a values-driven division focused on

Qualifications

• Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Alaska.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university; Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Any combination of additional education, certification, and/or experience that provides competencies in public health nursing and related fields.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the full range of public health nursing services to Alaska's villages and communities using an individual, community, and systems approach.
• Collaborate with communities across Alaskan cities and villages to contribute to the public's health.
• Support and work within the Matsu Public Health Center when not traveling.

Skills

Public Health Nursing

Community Engagement

Decision Making

Education

BSN

Direct Entry MSN in Nursing

Job description

Alaska Department of Health is seeking an Itinerant Public Health Nurse 3 based in Wasilla to deliver comprehensive public health nursing services across Alaska's villages and communities. The role involves extensive travel and collaboration with diverse communities, with on-site support at the Matsu Public Health Center when not traveling.

The ideal candidate will hold an Alaska RN license (BSN or Direct Entry MSN) and maintain CPR certification, joining a values-driven division focused on