Nurse 2 (Public Health Nurse 2 PCN 061545)
Salary
$47.51 Hourly
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
54205
Department
Health
Division
Public Health
Opening Date
06/30/2026
Closing Date
7/14/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Division
Public Health
Position Open To
Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit
General Government
Range
22
Job Description
This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply.
Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 3%.
The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.
Welcome to the Department of Health!
We'd be delighted to have you join our team.
If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today!
This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.
Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify.
What you will be doing:
Your role as a Nurse 2 will be multidimensional, aimed at optimizing client outcomes and controlling the spread of tuberculosis (TB) within communities. Your responsibilities play a crucial role in controlling the spread of TB and the comprehensive management of individuals diagnosed with TB. Your duties will encompass coordinating care, providing client education, assessing and monitoring clients, collaborating with team members, and performing contact investigations.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
Join our dynamic team, where youll not only be a collaborator, but a catalyst for positive change! At the heart of the Division of Public Health are values that resonate with individuals eager to make a difference.
Our team is founded on a set of core values that shape our commitment to public health:
The benefits of joining our team:
Experience comprehensive benefits from the State of Alaska, including health insurance, 12 paid holidays, leave accrual, annual/bi-annual pay increases, and other supplemental benefits. For more in-depth benefit information, please go to: https://drb.alaska.gov/employee/.
Working as a Nurse 2 in Alaska will present opportunities to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of communities, which can help improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities. This position provides on-the-job training and potential alternate work arrangements.
The working environment you can expect:
As a member of our team, you will work in a supportive and friendly environment that encourages work-life balance within the offices of the Section of Epidemiology in Anchorage. This position will have the opportunity to travel throughout the state.
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:
Special Notice:
To view the general description and example of duties for this job class, please go to the following link and search for Nurse 2: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Minimum Qualifications
Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska;
AND EITHER
Successful completion of a formal training plan as a Nurse 1 with the State of Alaska;
OR
One year of entry level experience as a Registered Nurse. Examples of this experience include but are not exclusively limited to prior service as a Nurse 1, Corrections Nurse 1, or Psychiatric Nurse 1 with the State of Alaska or its equivalent with another employer.
Substitution:
Combinations of prior training and experience as a Registered Nurse in other specializations of nursing care (e.g., Psychiatric, Corrections, Public Health, Critical Care, Surgical) will be evaluated for comparability on a case-by-case basis.
Special Note:
Applicants who have or obtain a temporary permit issued under 12 AAC 44.320 may report for duty; however, the job offer will remain conditional, for a timeframe not to exceed six months, pending the applicant showing proof of licensure during their initial probationary period.
Some positions may require the successful applicant to pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, as a prerequisite to employment. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.
Some positions may require the successful applicant to provide proof they are free from active pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of hire. Employees are required to be tested annually. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.
Additional Required Information
At the time of the interview, please provide the following:
If chosen for the position, the candidate will be required to provide the following items before employment:
A copy of a current Alaska Registered Nurse license.
A copy of current driver's license.
Valid CPR certification.
Documentation of immunizations or immunity to the following:
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
Varicella
Documentation of annual Influenza or a signed declination.
Documentation of complete Hepatitis B series, lab-confirmed immunity, or a signed declination for vaccination.
Tuberculosis screening record within the last 12 months.
Please read the information below carefully. This applies to your application submission.
EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, 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 used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
If education is completed in a foreign college or university, it 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 the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education 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. The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration.
WORK EXPERIENCE
When using work experience not documented in your application, please provide the employers name, job title, employment dates, and whether you worked full-time or part-time Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position you are applying for.
If you have currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position This is required as minimum qualifications require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered If this information is not accurately reflected in your application, this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.
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.
APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hard copy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or another database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hard-copy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/
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 that your email address is correct on your application and that your spam filter will permit emails from the governmentjobs.com domain. For information on allowing emails from the governmentjobs.com domain, visit the Lost Password Help page at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau, TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov
For assistance with applying for a password, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.
Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at:
Dana Mitchell
Public Health Nurse 5, TB Program Manager
Phone: (907) 310-8971
Email: Dana.mitchell@alaska.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
Employer State of Alaska
Address PO Box 110201
Juneau, Alaska, 99811
Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)
(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/