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PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE - Range 15 / AMEA

Salary

$33.74 - $43.12 Hourly

Location

Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Regular / Full Time

Job Number

2025-00493

Department

Anchorage Health Department

Division

Disease Prevention & Control

Opening Date

05/15/2025

Closing Date

6/8/2025 5:00 PM Alaska

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Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT: Health Department

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00

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.

To be considered for employment, applicants 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.

Example of Duties

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. Perform other related duties as assigned.

The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health (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's employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Associate's 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.

Must possess and/or obtain:

+ Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License 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.

+ The proficiency with computer software, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, etc.) excellent working knowledge of clinic electronic medical records database (EMR), fax copier, multi-line telephone, shredder, scanner, & A/V equipment, hemocue, sterilizer, medical equipment and supplies including but not limited to: needles, scale, swabs, BP cuff, etc

Preference:

+ Certified in Public Health (CPH)

+ Family Planning Health Worker Certification (FPHW)

+ CDC Immunization Education & Training Certification

Additional Important Information

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 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 $47.00 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable) is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.

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. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf) (Download PDF reader)

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.

Application Process

Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.

NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

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.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

+ Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio

+ Life Insurance

+ Dependent Life Insurance

+ Short Term Disability

+ Long Term Disability

+ Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care

+ Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

+ State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program

+ 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Paid Leave Plan

+ 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) .

01

In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Are you a current Municipal employee?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Are you affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) Union?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Which best describes your completed level of education?

+ High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

+ Associate's degree in Nursing

+ Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing

06

Which best describes your experience in public or private health care?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 4 years

+ 4 years to less than 5 years

+ 5 years or more

07

Describe the experience that relates to this position in detail, that you referenced for the above question, and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.

Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

08

Do you have a valid State of Alaska Driver's License or can obtain one by the time of hire?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Do you have a valid State of Alaska Registered Nurse License or can obtain a temporary State of Alaska Registered Nurse License by the time of hire? ** NOTE: The Regular License must be obtained within 180 days of hire.

+ Yes - I have a valid State of Alaska Registered Nurse License

+ Yes - I can obtain a valid TEMPORARY State of Alaska Registered Nurse License by the time of hire, and will obtain the REGULAR License within 180 days of hire

+ No

10

Do you have a valid American Red Cross/American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) or equivalent, or can obtain one within 90 days of hire?

+ Yes - I have the valid CPR certification

+ Yes - I can obtain the valid CPR certification within 90 days of hire

+ No

11

Do you have a valid DHHS HIPPA certification or can obtain one within 30 days of hire?

+ Yes - I have the valid DHHS HIPPA certification

+ Yes - I can obtain the valid DHHS HIPPA certification within 30 days of hire

+ No

12

Do you have the proficiency with computer software, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, etc.) excellent working knowledge of clinic electronic medical records database (EMR), fax copier, multi-line telephone, shredder, scanner, & A/V equipment, hemocue, sterilizer, medical equipment and supplies including but not limited to: needles, scale, swabs, BP cuff, etc.?

+ Yes

+ No

13

Which of the following credentials do you have?

+ Certified in Public Health (CPH)

+ Family Planning Health Worker Certification (FPHW)

+ CDC Immunization Education & Training Certification

+ Other

+ None of the above

14

If you selected other certification above, please list the certification(s) here.

15

Do you have prior experience working in medical and public health emergency preparedness?

+ Yes

+ No

16

Which best describes your experience in working with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) database?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 4 years

+ 4 years to less than 5 years

+ 5 years or more

17

Which best describes your experience with using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 4 years

+ 4 years to less than 5 years

+ 5 years or more

18

Which best describes your experience with working with culturally diverse and vulnerable population?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 4 years

+ 4 years to less than 5 years

+ 5 years or more

19

Which best describes your experience with addressing immunization in a public health or community setting?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 4 years

+ 4 years to less than 5 years

+ 5 years or more

20

Which best describes your experience with conducting infectious disease investigations?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 4 years

+ 4 years to less than 5 years

+ 5 years or more

21

Which best describes your experience with reproductive health, that is family planning and/or sexually transmitted diseases?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 4 years

+ 4 years to less than 5 years

+ 5 years or more

22

Which best describes your experience with tuberculosis prevention, screening, diagnosis, and management?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 4 years

+ 4 years to less than 5 years

+ 5 years or more

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Employer

Municipality of Anchorage

Address

632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone

(907) 343-4442

Website

http://www.muni.org/jol

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