Public Health Nurse ; PCN

THE RECRUITMENT PERIOD FOR THIS JOB POSTING HAS BEEN EXTENDED

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply.

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 All Applicants.

As a Public Health Nurse 2 in the Ketchikan Public Health Center, you’ll work independently to support the health and well-being of your community. This position offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity.

• Conduct health assessments and develop improvement strategies
• Provide screenings, preventive care, and health education to Alaskan families
• Manage infectious disease prevention and case management, and related activities

This role is ideal for nurses who are passionate about public service, enjoy working with diverse populations, and want to make a meaningful impact on community health.

As a member of the Section of Public Health Nursing, you will contribute daily to the improvement of the health of Alaskans and their families. Values include:

• Accountability
  - We are committed to responsible use of resources.
• Respect
  - We provide services without discrimination or judgment.
• Human potential
  - We foster healthy individuals and strong, healthy communities.
• Integrity
  - We are honest and ethical in all we do.
• Scientific Excellence
  - We contribute to the body of knowledge and use data to guide policy.

Be part of an innovative team that collaborates with communities across Alaska. Enjoy excellent benefits, flexibility, generous leave accrual, and holidays.

For more benefits information, please visit the Alaska Department of Health website.

This position is located at the Ketchikan Public Health Center, 605 Gateway Court. Ketchikan is in the panhandle of Southeast Alaska, about 90 minutes by air from Seattle.

For information about Ketchikan, please visit local travel and city resources.

We are seeking candidates who possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies:

• Public Health
  :
  Applies knowledge to protect and improve community health, including disease prevention and health promotion.
• Decision Making
  :
  Makes sound, well-informed decisions and takes action to accomplish goals.
• Partnering
  :
  Builds networks and alliances across boundaries to achieve goals.
• Inter-Personal Skills
  :
  Demonstrates empathy, tact, and effective communication across diverse backgrounds.
• Analysis and Assessment
  :
  Uses information to access, analyze, maintain, and share data.

• Valid Alaska Registered Nursing License is required at time of employment.
• Valid Driver’s License at time of employment is required.
• CPR Certification is required.

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.

Candidates not currently licensed in Alaska may apply if they meet licensure requirements and related knowledge; conditional offers may be made pending licensure. Other enrollment-based paths may apply for bridge programs; continued employment depends on active enrollment.

Knowledge of professional nursing, public and community health, and health care systems is typically obtained through a BSN or MSN. Advancement depends on maintaining active enrollment and completing required programs within specified time frames.

At the time of the interview, please provide:

• A copy of your current Registered Nurse License
• Three professional references with current contact information
• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial acceptable; include institution name/url)

If chosen, you will be required to provide:

• Immunization records (Tdap, MMR, varicella, etc.)
• Hepatitis B immunity or declination
• Annual influenza vaccination or declination
• Tuberculosis…