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Municipality of Anchorage

ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER (Senior Public Health Nurse) - Range 17 / AMEA

Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507


ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER (Senior Public Health Nurse) - Range 17 / AMEA

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ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER (Senior Public Health Nurse) - Range 17 / AMEA

Salary

$40.46 - $51.53 Hourly

Location

Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2024-00613

Department

Anchorage Health Department

Division

Community Health Nursing

Opening Date

07/22/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Benefits

Questions

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

HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 825 L Street

Example of Duties

Responsible for providing public health services to reproductive health clients at a Nurse Practitioner level. Provide direct patient care, as well as oversight and mentoring of registered nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel, for clinical assessment and management of clients seeking reproductive health services including contraceptive methods, sexually transmitted infection evaluation and treatment, initial and annual reproductive health exams, and cervical dysplasia follow up. Participate in program administration activities. Promote planned pregnancies and healthy life choices through outreach to the community. Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health (DOH) 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's employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License in Family Health, Women’s Health, or Adult Health and three (3) years of experience in public or private nursing practice.

OR

Master’s degree in Nursing, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) License in Family Practice, Women’s Health, or Adult Health and one (1) year of experience in public or private nursing.

All applicants must possess or obtain:

Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License at time of hire.

Current State of Alaska Registered Nurse License by time of hire OR if an applicant is not currently licensed in Alaska, then a temporary Alaska Nursing License must be obtained by the time of hire. (Regular license must be obtained within 180 days of hire.)

Current State of Alaska Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License by time of hire OR if an applicant is not currently licensed in Alaska, then a temporary Alaska Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License must be obtained by the time of hire. (Regular license must be obtained within 180 days of hire.)

Current American Red Cross/American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) or equivalent within 90 days of hire.

Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400) at time of hire.

DHHS HIPPA certification within 30 days of hire.

Satisfactory background clearance to access the Highland Mountain Correctional Center within 30 days of hire.

Additional Important Information

Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant.

For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf)

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of a State of Alaska Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) license by time of hire OR if an applicant is not currently licensed in Alaska, then a temporary Alaska Nurse Practitioner Certificate must be obtained by the time of hire - temporary certificate holders must obtain a State of Alaska ANP Certificate within 180 days of employment; a Current American Red Cross/American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) or equivalent within 90 days of hire; and an internal HIPAA certification within 30 days of hire. If the individual selected for this position fails to obtain these certifications, he/she will be terminated.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly, it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. The processing fee of $48.25 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable) is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference:

Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process: Once applicants click on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. Note: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio

Life Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care

Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program

401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Leave Plan

11 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) .

01

In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

Yes

No

02

Are you a current employee affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA)?

Yes

No

03

Please indicate your level of Education?

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License in Family Health, Women's Health, or Adult Health.

Master's degree in Nursing, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) License in Family Practice, Women's Health, or Adult Health

04

Please indicate your level of experience in public or private nursing.

Less than 1 year experience in public or private nursing.

At least 1 year experience in public or private nursing.

At least 2 year's experience in public or private nursing.

At least 3 year's or more experience in public or private nursing.

05

Please describe your experience working in a Public Health setting.

06

Do you hold or can you obtain by time of hire an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License in the State of Alaska?

Yes, I do, or I can obtain at the time of hire.

No, I do not, or I cannot obtain one.

07

Do you have experience working with diverse population? Please describe your experience.

08

Do you possess or can you obtain a valid State of Alaska driver licenses at the time of hire?

Yes

No

09

Do you have or can obtain within 90 days of hire American Red Cross/American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) or equivalent?

Yes

No

10

Do you have or can obtain within 90 days of hire American Red Cross/American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) or equivalent?

Yes

No

11

This position requires satisfactory background clearance to access the Highland Mountain Correctional Center within 30 days of hire. Do you agree with this requirement?

Yes

No

Required Question

Agency

Municipality of Anchorage

Address

632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone

(907) 343-4442

Website

http://www.muni.org/jol

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