PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE - RANGE 15E / AMEA

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work after probation

Job summary

The Public Health Nurse (PHN) position with the Anchorage Health Department provides population-based nursing services addressing community needs including immunizations, STI screening, reproductive health, and obesity prevention.

The PHN collaborates with individuals, communities, and organizations to improve health outcomes and participates in emergency readiness activities with the Department and state partners. Remote work may be considered after probation.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with current Alaska licensure or eligibility.
• Experience in public health or community health care is preferred.
• Background check and HIPAA certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide population-based public health nursing services including immunizations, disease control, epidemiological investigations, and health education.
• Partner with individuals, communities and organizations to improve health outcomes addressing STI screening, family planning, and obesity prevention.
• Engage in emergency response activities as part of the Health Department's Crisis Health Action Team and EOC.

Skills

Public health nursing

Epidemiology

Immunizations

Health education

Reproductive health

Education

Associates degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

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.

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.

The Public Health Nurse (PHN) provides evidence based; population based. comprehensive public health nursing services to address community needs including communicable disease control and prevention, epidemiological investigations. immunizations, obesity, reproductive health needs, family planning and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) screening, treatment and education. Provides community education on health topics. Educates and provides direct health care services to vulnerable and at-risk populations in the clinic and in the community. The PHN works in partnership with individuals, communities, groups. organizations and systems to improve health. Through the Core Functions of Public Health (Assessment, Policy Development, and Assurance}, the PHN intervene in all levels of prevention to safeguard the health and safety of the population in the community. Performs other duties as assigned.

The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health (SOA DOH) emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS). This includes training exercises as part of the AHD's Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In the case of a natural or manmade disaster, AHD employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery.

Associates degree in Nursing, and experience in public or private health care.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, and experience in public or private health care.

• 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, a temporary Alaska Nursing 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.

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.

• Certified in Public Health (CPH)
• Family Planning Health Worker Certification (FPHW)
• CDC Immunization Education & Training Certification Certificate

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 the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)

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.

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 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.

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.