ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER (Senior Public Health Nurse) - Range 17 / AMEA

Municipality of Anchorage • Anchorage, AK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner provides public health services to reproductive health clients at the nurse practitioner level within the Anchorage Health Department. The position provides direct patient care and oversees and mentors registered nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel serving reproductive health clients. Clinical services include assessment and management of contraceptive methods, sexually transmitted infection evaluation and treatment, initial and annual reproductive health exams, and cervical dysplasia follow-up. The role also participates in program administration and promotes family planning and healthy life choices through community outreach. Other related duties may be assigned or required.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to its current agreement with the Municipality of Anchorage. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 20 hours per week, at 825 L Street, Anchorage, Alaska. Telecommuting may be considered after successful completion of probation, at management’s discretion and with department-head approval, subject to position eligibility.

Requirements

• Hold an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in Family Health, Women’s Health, or Adult Health and have three years of experience in public or private nursing practice; alternatively, hold a master’s degree in Nursing, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) license in Family Practice, Women’s Health, or Adult Health, and have one year of experience in public or private nursing.
• Possess a valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record by time of hire.
• Hold a current State of Alaska Registered Nurse License by time of hire, or obtain a temporary Alaska nursing license by then and a regular license within 180 days of hire.
• Hold a current State of Alaska APRN License by time of hire, or obtain a temporary Alaska APRN license by then and a regular license within 180 days of hire.
• Obtain current American Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR certification, or equivalent, within 90 days of hire.
• Satisfactorily complete a national criminal background investigation at time of hire.
• Obtain DHHS HIPAA certification within 30 days of hire.
• Obtain satisfactory background clearance to access the Highland Mountain Correctional Center within 30 days of hire.
• Remain legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States; the Municipality does not provide visa sponsorship.
• Keep all required certifications and licenses current throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Colposcopy certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide public health services to reproductive health clients at the nurse practitioner level.
• Provide direct patient care.
• Oversee and mentor registered nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Assess and manage reproductive health services, including contraceptive methods, sexually transmitted infection evaluation and treatment, initial and annual reproductive health exams, and cervical dysplasia follow-up.
• Participate in program administration activities.
• Promote and support family planning and healthy life choices through community outreach.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior