Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.
DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Health Department (AHD)
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some weekends are required.
LOCATION OF WORK: 825 L Street
Example of Duties
The Public Health Nurse (PHN) will provide evidence based, population based, comprehensive public health nursing services to address community needs including communicable disease control and prevention, epidemiological investigations, immunizations, obesity, reproductive health needs, family planning and Secually Transmitted Infecitons (STI) screening, treatment and education. Provide community education on health topics. Educate and provide direct health care services to vulnerable and at-risk populations in the clinic and in the community. Work in partnership with individuals, communities, groups, organizations and systems to improve health. Through the Core Functions of Public Health (Assessment, Policy Development, and Assurance), the PHN will intervene in all levels of prevention to safeguard the health and safety of hte population in the community. Perform other related duties as assigned.
The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (AHD) emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS). This includes training exercises as part of the AHD\'s Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In the case of a natural or manmade disaster, AHD employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
Associates degree in Nursing, and experience in public or private health care.
OR
Bachelor\'s degree in Nursing at time of hire, a Registered Nurse License and experience in public or private health care.
All applicants must possess or obtain:
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