Public Health Nurse 3 (PCN 061224)

State of Alaska; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays annually

Generous leave accrual

Excellent benefits

Job summary

State of Alaska is seeking a Public Health Nurse 3 in Sitka, AK. You will provide expert nursing care, perform health screenings, monitor infectious diseases, and contribute to community health initiatives.

Occasional travel to remote communities is required to deliver care and promote wellness. The Division of Public Health emphasizes accountability, respect, and scientific excellence as core values and offers comprehensive benefits and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for licensure to practice as an RN in Alaska.
• BSN from an accredited college or university or Direct Entry MSN in nursing.
• Education/experience in public health, nursing, and related competencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide public health nursing services including screenings and preventive care.
• Monitor infectious diseases and respond to public health needs.
• Participate in community health assessments and improvement initiatives.
• Travel periodically to outlying communities to deliver care.

Skills

Adaptability

Self-Management

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Partnering

Education

BSN

MSN (Direct Entry)

RN license (AK)

Job description

Public Health Nurse 3 (PCN 061224) in Sitka, AK

Job Description

Welcome to the Department of Health!

Are you passionate about community health and ready to make a difference? Public Health Nurses (PHNs) play a vital role in promoting wellness and protecting Alaska communities, such as:

• Health screenings and preventive care
• Infectious disease monitoring and treatment
• Community health assessments and improvement initiatives

In this role, you’ll bring expert-level care, contribute to quality improvement efforts, and travel periodically to outlying communities to deliver care where it’s needed most.

Our organization, mission, and culture

As a member of the Section of Public Health Nursing, you will contribute every day to the improvement of the health of Alaskans and their families.

The Division of Public Health exemplifies these values:

• Accountability - We are committed to responsible use of human, financial and environmental resources.
• Respect - We provide services without discrimination or judgment.
• Human potential - We are committed to developing each Alaskan’s potential as a healthy individual as well as fostering strong, healthy communities.
• Integrity - We are honest and ethical in all we do.
• Scientific Excellence - We are committed to adding to and contributing to the body of scientific knowledge and using the best available knowledge and data to set public health policy.

The benefits of joining our team

Become a member of an innovative team that collaborates with communities across Alaska to create meaningful contributions to the public’s health. Learn and grow in the Last Frontier while making a difference where we live, work, and play. Enjoy excellent benefits, including meaningful work, generous leave accrual, and 12 paid holidays annually.

For more in-depth benefit information, please go to: https://drb.alaska.gov/employee/

The working environment you can expect

Working in Sitka means joining a friendly, island community surrounded by stunning ocean and mountain views. You’ll enjoy a vibrant mix of culture, outdoor adventure, and close community connections, all while working in a hub for healthcare, education, and public service. With easy access to hiking, fishing, and local arts, Sitka offers a unique balance of meaningful work and an active, coastal lifestyle.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:

• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Self‑Management: Sets well‑defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Special Notice

• A valid Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.
• Alaska Registered Nurse License

Minimum Qualifications

Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Alaska;

AND

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university or Direct Entry Master of Science (MSN) in Nursing from an accredited college or university;

AND

Any combination of additional education, certification, and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

• 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 injury prevention, and detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious diseases.
• Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
• Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Advanced post-secondary education in nursing, public health, healthcare services, healthcare administration, or a closely related field that includes master’s level study in nursing and/or public health;

AND/OR

Professional experience in public health, community health, international health, and/or occupational health nursing.

Special Notes:

Candidates not currently licensed by the State of Alaska, who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Alaska and requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities, may apply for vacancies in this job class. Applicants qualifying under this option may receive a conditional job offer; however, proof of RN licensure will be required prior to appointment and reporting for duty.

Additional Required Information

• Three (3) professional references whom we may contact by phone, one (1) of whom must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application.
• A copy of the current nursing license (from any state).
• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to support that you meet the minimum qualification competencies.
• Proof of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap), Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR), and Varicella immunizations.
• Proof of Hepatitis B (immunity or a signed declination statement).
• Annual influenza vaccination or a signed declination statement.
• Proof of Tuberculosis screening within the past 12 months.
• A copy of your current driver’s license.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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.

Contact Information

For specific information about the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at:

Rene' Dillow, Acting Public Health Nurse 5

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Email: [e-mail]

Phone [phone] (Statewide toll-free number)

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