PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE - Anchorage AK

Public Health Nurse

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.