Job Details
Public Health Nurse I II
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| Type: | Tribal |
| Salary Range: | $75,000 to $103,000 / Per Year |
| Open Period: | 4/29/2019 to 6/30/2019 |
| Summary: |
Maniilaq Association provides a wonderful professional opportunity for employment. It is a unique opportunity to work together with intriguing people who are balancing the preservation of their traditional language and customs while implementing the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality service.
• Relocation for the employee and family
• Sign on/Retention Bonus
• Yearly continuing education compensation
• Subsidized housing
• Retirement
• PTO earnings & cash out options
• Free health, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance for the employee
• And more! Please contact Jeanne.greene@maniilaq.org for additional information. PHN is the entry level for incumbents who have received training in general professional nursing skills and practices but have not had the 2 years of clinical experience required of a Public Health Nurse I/II. Preventive nursing care is stressed in order to promote, maintain, and restore optimal health. |
| Duties: | • Promotes health of infant and young children by screening and assessing children through village clinic • Immunize according to the State of Alaska Public Health Nursing guidelines. • Counsel parents/care givers re; growth and development, nutrition, normal behavior, safety, discipline and parenting and educate to promote healthy behavior in parents and children. • Report and refer identified or suspected child abuse/neglect. • Coordinate and participate in School Health TB Screening as assigned and refer clients with positive TB test for further evaluation. • Participates in epidemiological investigations to identify and locate persons who have, or are suspected of having, infectious diseases in order to encourage and ensure their treatment. • Provide information to Community Health Aides (CHA) about clinical services and public health topics as requested. • Participate in public health emergency response as needed. |
| Qualifications: | Required Experience/Skills PHN USA accredited Associate Degree in Nursing. Must obtain a license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Alaska. Must maintain a Basic Life Support card. PHN I All above qualifications. USA accredited Bachelor Degree in Nursing, or USA accredited Associate Degree in Nursing with 2 years nursing experience in a health center or community health field. PHN II All of the above qualifications. One year experience as a PHN I. Completion of individual training plan as required by the State of Alaska which may include well child, TB, STD curriculum. |
| Work Type: | Permanent, Full |
| Announcement #: | 2019:OTZ-049 |
| Who May Apply? | US Citizens and Status Candidates |
| Get Details & Apply: | https://www.maniilaq.org/careers/ |
Contact
Please use the following information to get more information about or apply for this job posting.
| Name: | Bellini, Nannette |
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