Public Health Nurse III (PCN 06-1122)
Location: Bethel Alaska
Description: Workplace Alaska is at the momment seeking for Public Health Nurse III (PCN 06-1122) right now, this career will be placed in Alaska. For complete informations about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Are you interested in a great entry-level professional opportunity in public health?
Are you interested in making a difference to the health of Alaskans?
Are yo! u interested in a uniquely Alaskan experience in public health nursing?
The Public Health Nurse III (PHN III) position functions as an expert itinerant generalist public health nurse. This position provides a full range of public health nursing services to villages in the Southwest Region of Alaska. This Public Health Nurse III position is based in Bethel, and works under the general direction and supervision of a Public Health Nurse Manager. The communities of Southwest Alaska are a wealth of cultural diversity, with people from all over the world working in partnership with traditional Yupik Eskimo people who have lived in the area for thousands of years. This is an exciting opportunity to provide state-of-the-art, evidence- , and population-based comprehensive public health nursing services to rural Alaskan communities.
This person is responsible for planning, managing and carrying out public health nursing services for individuals, families and groups ! in communities located in the Bethel service area. The individ! ual in this position may travel up to two (2) to three (3) weeks per month, to provide itinerant public health nursing services. Transportation will be primarily by small plane.
Distinguishing Characteristics of the Public Health Nurse: Public health nursing services are aimed at the promotion of healthy families and communities as well as prevention of disease. Emphasis is on infectious disease prevention and control, health promotion activities, maternal-child health, community assessment, and coalition-building around public health issues, and public health emergency preparedness. As a primary public health representative for the community, you serve as a liaison between the State Division of Public Health and local community groups. A sound knowledge of the philosophy, principles, and practice of public health and population-based nursing is required. This public health nurse focuses on population-based practice which includes intervening with communitie! s, the systems that impact the health of communities, and the individuals and families that comprise communities. This population-based practice reflects the priorities of each community. These priorities are determined through an assessment of the populations' health status and a prioritization process. The public health nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates public health nursing interventions, programs, and projects based on the ANA Scope and Standards of Public Health Nursing Practice.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university OR Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university;
AND
A license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Alaska, or eligible to receive a license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Alaska.
AND
Two years of professional public health nursing experience in a public health organization (triba! l, county, city, or state), one year of which was a Public Health Nurse! II or Nurse Consultant I for the State of Alaska, or equivalent elsewhere.
Substitution:
A Master’s degree in Nursing or Public Health from an accredited college or university, in addition to the basic educational requirement (Bachelor’s degree in Nursing OR Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing), may be substituted for a maximum of one year of public health nursing experience.
Special Note:
Candidates not currently licensed in Alaska may apply. A candidate applying under this option may receive a conditional job offer and may begin work after obtaining the required license.
Experience in international health, occupational health nursing, or school health nursing may be substituted for a maximum of six months of required public health nursing experience. Credit will be pro-rated on the basis of three months of experience to one month of public health nursing experience. This experience must include identification and! assessment of physical and/or emotional problems, referral of any problems requiring further care, and the follow-up of the care provided and assessment to determine the health status and priority needs of a population.
Additional Required Information:
At the time of the interview the following items will be required:
1. A copy of your current Registered Nurse license.
2. Three (3) professional references with current contact information.
3. Current Resume.
4. Three (3) professional writing samples.
At the time of employment please provide:
1. A current Alaska Registered Nurse License.
2. A current Drivers License.
3. A current CPR certification.
4. Proof of immunity or immunization records with the following: Tdap, MMR, Varicella, TB screening, annual influenza. (Hep B is also required but may be provided by the Section of Public Health Nursing, if not previously immunized).
Please Read Carefully!
Documentation of immunizations or immunity to the following w! ill be required prior to employment:
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap),
Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR), and
Varicella.
If not available prior to employment, the following must be obtained upon employment:
Documentation of Hepatitis B immunity or a signed declination statement;
Annual influenza or a signed declination statement;
Tuberculosis screening is required upon beginning employment.
Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is required. Please attach it as a separate document for this position. The cover letter should highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in the job description above. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax it to the contact number provided in the job posting. The cover lette! r will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed! to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. educatio! n programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to! each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm?&topheader=alaska.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at the! address above. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information:
Zienna Blackwell, Public Health Nurse IV
Phone: 907-543-2110
Fax: 907-543-0435
Email: zienna.blackwell@alaska.gov
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This career starts available on: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 19:44:48 GMT