Nurse 2 (Public Health Nurse 2 PCN 061545)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply. Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 3%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase. Welcome to the Department of Health! We’d 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 residency definition to determine if you qualify. What you will be doing : Your role as a Nurse 2 will be multidimensional, aimed at optimizing client outcomes and controlling the spread of tuberculosis (TB) within communities. Your responsibilities play a crucial role in controlling the spread of TB and the comprehensive management of individuals diagnosed with TB. Your duties will encompass coordinating care, providing client education, assessing and monitoring clients, collaborating with team members, and performing contact investigations. Our organization, mission, and culture : Join our dynamic team, where you'll 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 Alaskan’s 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.

Requirements

Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska
Successful completion of a formal training plan as a Nurse 1 with the State of Alaska OR One year of entry level experience as a Registered Nurse
A valid Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.
A copy of a current Registered Nurse license (from any state).
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.
Current performance evaluation, if available.
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.
A copy of a current Alaska Registered Nurse license.
A copy of current driver’s license.
Valid CPR certification.
Documentation of immunizations or immunity to the following: Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap), Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella
Documentation of annual Influenza or a signed declination.
Documentation of complete Hepatitis B series, lab-confirmed immunity, or a signed declination for vaccination.
Tuberculosis screening record within the last 12 months.

Nice To Haves

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 one’s 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.