Job Description
This position is open to All Applicants. What you will be doing:Join our team as a Public Health Nurse 2 and make a difference! Use your expertise in public health nursing to independently provide vital services to individuals, families, and communities in the Mat-Su Valley. Get support from higher-level nurses for complex cases. You will primarily work at our Public Health Center, with occasional travel to nearby areas.
Be part of something bigger—enhance public health in your community.
Our organization, mission, and culture:As a member of the Section of Public Health Nursing, you will contribute every day to the improvement of the health of Alaskans and their families.
The Division of Public Health exemplifies these values:
- 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.
The benefits of joining our team:Become a member of an innovative team that collaborates with communities across Alaska to create meaningful contributions to the public's health. Learn and grow in the Last Frontier while making a difference in where we live, work, and play.
State of Alaska employees are eligible for benefits such as 12 paid holidays, multiple retirement programs, progressive leave accrual, annual/bi-annual pay increases, and many more.
The working environment you can expect:Are you seeking a career that blends professional growth with the allure of pristine wilderness? Look no further than Wasilla, Alaska! Join us in a place where majestic landscapes and a tight-knit community create a unique work environment.
Our job opportunity in Wasilla offers more than just a paycheck – it offers a lifestyle unlike any other. Imagine a workplace surrounded by breathtaking scenery, clean air, and a spirit of adventure. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or simply appreciate the tranquility of nature, Wasilla is the perfect setting for both work and leisure.
Who we are looking for:To be successful in the position, you will need the following core competencies:- Conscientiousness: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
- Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
- Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing presentations; listens to others and responds appropriately.
Special Note: - Valid Alaska Registered Nursing License is required, per Alaska Nurse Practice Act.
- Valid driver's license will be required.
- CPR Certification will be required.
Minimum Qualifications:Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska;
AND
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.
Special Notes:
Candidates not currently licensed by the State of Alaska may apply for vacancies in this job class with proof of eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Successful performance of this work requires knowledge of principles and concepts of professional nursing, public and community health, and health care systems typically acquired through a course of study resulting in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
APPLICATION NOTICEYou can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application.
Contact InformationFor specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:Rene’ Dillow
Public Health Nurse 4Phone: 907-352-6631
rene.dillow@alaska.gov
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