Public Health Nurse 2 (PCN 061149)

State of Alaska • Fairbanks, AK

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Division’s statewide public health mission. The Division of Public Health is founded on a set of core values that shape our commitment to public health: Accountability, Respect, Human Potential, Integrity, and Scientific Excellence.

Requirements

• Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university or Direct Entry Master of Science (MSN) in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.
• Frequent travel (1 to 3 times a month) to remote areas of Alaska via small aircraft.
• Proof of RN licensure will be required prior to appointment and reporting for duty.
• Active enrollment, in good academic standing, and successful completion of an accredited Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN) bridge program within twenty-four months of initial hire, including time devoted to completing the enrollment process (for advancement from PHN 1 to PHN 2).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Protecting the health of Alaskans through tuberculosis (TB) prevention, investigation, and treatment support.
• Supporting individuals with TB infection and disease, including helping ensure treatment completion.
• Providing direct nursing services, education, and consultation in support of the Division’s statewide public health mission.
• Applying public health nursing knowledge.

Benefits

• Comprehensive State of Alaska benefits package.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Leave accrual.
• Potential performance-based pay increases.
• On-the-job training to support professional development and growth.
• Alternate work arrangements may be available to support work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level