Municipality of Anchorage

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

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: MondaythroughFriday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (20 hours per week) LOCATION: 825 L Street, Anchorage, AK 99501

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.

Example of Duties

This position is responsible for providing public health services to reproductive health clients at a Nurse Practitioner level. Provides direct patient care, as well as oversight and mentoring of registered nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel, for clients seeking reproductive health services. Provides clinical assessment and management of reproductive health services including contraceptive methods, sexually transmitted infection evaluation and treatment, initial and annual reproductive health exams, and cervical dysplasia follow-up. Participates in program administration activities. Promotes and supports family planning and healthy life choices through outreach to the community. Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

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 with satisfactory driving record 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 and AS ) 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.

Preferences:

• Colposcopy Certification.

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
• 13 Paid Holidays

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