Rural Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium; Alaska; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits including retirement and paid time off

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Sign-on bonuses for specific roles

Job summary

A community-focused health organization in Alaska is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) to provide comprehensive primary care, participate in community health initiatives, and maintain high-quality patient relationships. Ideal candidates have a medical license, board certification, and effective communication skills. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and a chance to serve beautiful Southeast Alaska.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a practicing provider.
• Board-certified in specialty by an accrediting body.
• Maintains active, unrestricted DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive primary care including diagnosis and preventative care.
• Participates in shared local urgent/emergent care on-call rotation.
• Maintains accurate documentation of services.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic emergency care

Patient education

Education

State of Alaska Medical License as an NP or PA

Board certification by an accrediting body

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic medical records

Basic medical equipment

Job description

Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) page is loaded## Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA)locations: AK - Gustavustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR101854SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.Provides comprehensive family medicine services within the scope of training and experience to people of all ages and genders.**Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job*** Provides comprehensive primary care including, but not limited to, diagnosis, treatment, minor procedures, coordination of care, referral, preventative care, and health maintenance to a dedicated panel of patients.* Participates fully in shared local urgent/emergent care on-call rotation.* Maintains accurate and timely documentation of services is accordance with SEARHC policy.* Provides optimal patient experience using strong listening and communication skills.* Builds long-term patient care relationships.* Consults SEARHC physician as needed for patient care and uses other access to specialists as needed (i.e., AristaMD, ANMC providers, etc.).* Provides medical services at facilities within thea SEARHC care network and other facilities and locations listed in SEARHC’s compact and funding agreement with the Indian Health Service.* Actively participates in SEARHC quality patient care initiatives and quality assurance programs.* Actively participates in provider meetings, clinic meetings, and SEARHC medical staff functions.**Other Functions*** Depending upon the location and needs of the community served, participates in shared after-hours emergency call coverage.**Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required*** State of Alaska Medical License as an NP or PA* Board-certified in specialty by accrediting body* Maintains active, unrestricted DEA registration.* Maintains active SEARHC medical staff privileges.* BLS required* BLSO required or WorkDay training for Obstetrical Emergencies**Experience Required*** Two years of experience as a practicing provider* Additional clinical experience or training prior to practice as a licensed provider may be considered by the Medical Director of Primary Care Clinics to meet this minimum experience requirement.**Knowledge of*** Primary health care practices and principles* Basic emergency care and protocol where appropriate* Common disease processes and pharmacology* Standards of care, EMTALA, HIPAA, health care risk management principles, medical ethics, and medical malpractice principles**Skills in*** Effective communication skill and ability to interact with staff and patients* Operating essential basic medical equipment* Making proper assessments based upon history, exam, lab, x-ray, and other data* Incorporating health promotion and health prevention activities into patient care* Educating patients and family members about diagnoses, treatment plan alternatives, risks, options, and medications* Providing high-quality health care services including the performance of medical procedures appropriate to the outpatient and emergency care setting**Ability to*** Promote teamwork and collaboration.* Resolve conflict.* Efficiently utilize electronic medical record and other clinically-required technology.* Carefully listen to patients and family members.* Clearly express ideas through oral and written communication.* Efficiently analyze complex situations and solve problems.* Effectively implement clinical program strategies.**Work Environment:**Full-time, M-FAfterhours Call**Required Certifications**:*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!***We Want You to Join our Team** Southeast Alaska is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes, proudest Native cultures, and thriving pioneer spirits. SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) helps to keep it healthy.Every career with SEARHC comes with a positive work culture, a team with shared values, and competitive benefits. SEARHC offers sign-on bonuses for Registered Nurses, Hot Jobs and Certified Nurses Assistants.At SEARHC, we are passionate about enhancing the health and wellbeing of our team as well as the communities we serve.We Embody our Values: Respect Cultural Identity Service Professionalism Compassion