Public Health Nurse 2 (PCN 061149)

Job Description

Welcome to the Department of Health!

Wed be delighted to have you join our team.

If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us apply today!

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

Please check out the to determine if you qualify.

What you will be doing:

As a Public Health Nurse 2 within the Section of Epidemiology (EPI) you will play a key role in protecting the health of Alaskans through tuberculosis (TB) prevention investigation and treatment support. Based primarily in the Public Health Center you will apply your public health nursing knowledge to support individuals with TB infection and disease including helping ensure treatment completion. This position may also include travel to communities across Alaska to provide direct nursing services education and consultation in support of the Divisions statewide public health mission.

Our organization mission and culture:

Join our dynamic team where youll not only be a collaborator but a catalyst for positive change! At the heart of the Division of Public Health are values that resonate with individuals eager to make a difference.

Our team is founded on a set of core values that shape our commitment to public health:

• 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 Alaskans 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:

Working as a Public Health Nurse in Alaska offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of individuals and communities while helping to reduce health disparities. You will receive a comprehensive State of Alaska benefits package including health insurance retirement benefits 12 paid holidays leave accrual and potential performance-based pay increases. This position also includes on-the-job training to support your professional development and growth. Alternate work arrangements may be available to support work-life balance.

Learn more about employee benefits here: working environment you can expect:

Fairbanks Public Health Center provides a one-of-a-kind working environment that blends professional growth with an immersive natural experience. As a member of our team you will work in a supportive friendly environment that encourages work-life balance through a hybrid work option giving you time to explore outdoor activities like hiking fishing and wildlife viewing.

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:

• 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 ones knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.

Special Notice :

• This position requires frequent travel (1 to 3 times a month) to remote areas of Alaska via small aircraft.
• A valid Drivers License is required at the time of appointment.

To view the general description and example of duties for this job class please go to the following link and search for Public Health Nurse 2 :

Additional Required Information

At the time of the interview please provide the following:

1. Three (3) professional references whom we may contact by phone are required. One (1) of these references must be your current or most recent supervisor if not already provided in the application.
2. Current performance evaluation if available.
3. A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.

If chosen for the position the candidate will be required to provide the following items before employment:

1. A copy of a current Alaska Registered Nurse license.
2. A copy of current drivers license.
3. Valid CPR certification
4. Documentation of immunizations or immunity to the following:
   1. Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis (Tdap)
   2. Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
   3. Varicella
5. Documentation of annual Influenza or a signed declination.
6. Documentation of complete Hepatitis B series lab-confirmed immunity or a signed declination for vaccination.
7. Tuberculosis screening record within the last 12 months.

Please read the information below carefully. This applies to your application submission.

EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
If education is completed in a foreign college or university it may be used to meet the above requirements if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.

WORK EXPERIENCE

When using work experience not documented in your application please provide the employers name job title employment dates and whether you worked full-time or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position you are applying for.

If you have currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position. This is required as minimum qualifications require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application. Noting see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting. The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hard copy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or another database you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hard-copy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply webpage found here:
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations auxiliary aids services or alternative communication formats please call 1- in Juneau TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- 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.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1- (toll-free) or if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to .

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