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State of Alaska

Public Health Nurse 2/3 (PCN 061577)

State of Alaska, Ketchikan, Alaska, United States, 99901

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Public Health Nurse 2/3 (PCN 061577) Location:

Ketchikan, AK

About the Position What you will be doing:

Health screenings and preventive care

Infectious disease monitoring and treatment

Community health assessments and improvement initiatives

Serve independently as PHN 2 or PHN 3, providing a wide range of services to individuals, families, communities, and systems

Travel to remote areas as PHN 3

Our organization, mission, and culture

Accountability:

committed to responsible use of resources

Respect:

services without discrimination

Human potential:

develop health potential and strong communities

Integrity:

honest and ethical

Scientific Excellence:

contribute to scientific knowledge

Benefits of joining our team Excellent benefits, flexibility, generous leave accrual, and 12 paid holidays a year. For more information visit the Department of Health benefits page.

Working environment3> Position located at the Ketchikan Public Health Center, 605 Gateway Court. Ketchikan is 90 minutes by air from Seattle. Remote travel may occur by boat or small aircraft.

Who we are looking for

Adaptability:

adjust planned work by gathering information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment

Self‑Management:

set realistic personal goals; work with minimal supervision; demonstrate initiative and responsibility

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:

use a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities

Special Notice

Valid Alaska Registered Nursing License required at time of employment

Valid Driver’s License required

CPR Certification required

Occasional travel to remote areas via boat or small aircraft

Minimum Qualifications Public Health Nurse 2

Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution

Public Health Nurse 3

Eligibility for RN licensure in the State of Alaska

BSN or Direct Entry MSN

Additional education, certification, or experience in public health competencies such as public health, decision making, interpersonal skills, partnering, or analysis and assessment

Contact Jennifer Bergen, Public Health Nurse 4 Phone: 907‑225‑4350 Email: jennifer.bergen@alaska.gov

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