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 transmited 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 intervenes in all levels of prevention to safeguard the health and safety of the population in the community.

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License in Family Health, Women’s Health, or Adult Health and three (3) years of experience in public or private nursing practice.

OR

Master’s degree in Nursing, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License in Family Practice, Women’s Health, or Adult Health and one (1) year of experience in public or private nursing.

All applicants must possess 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, then a temporary Alaska Nursing License must be obtained by the time of hire. (Regular license must be obtained within 180 days of hire.)
• Current State of Alaska Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License by time of hire OR if an applicant is not currently licensed in Alaska, then a temporary Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) 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.
• DHHS HIPPA certification within 30 days of hire.
• Satisfactory background clearance to access the Highland Mountain Correctional Center within 30 days of hire.

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

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, 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 Alaskan 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)

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of a State of Alaska Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) license by time of hire OR if an applicant is not currently licensed in Alaska, then a temporary Alaska Nurse Practitioner Certificate must be obtained by the time of hire - temporary certificate holders must obtain a State of Alaska ANP Certificate within 180 days of employment; a Current American Red Cross/American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) or equivalent within 90 days of hire; and an internal HIPAA certification within 30 days of hire. If the individual selected for this position fails to obtain these certifications he/she will be terminated.

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 $48.25 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, 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.

All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference:
Veterans or 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 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 show the name, signature, title and contact information for 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 applicants click 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 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 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.