Clinical Field Instructor - APP

Norton Sound Health Corp; Nome (AK); On-site; USD 165,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Sound Health Corporation in Nome, Alaska invites a Clinical Field Instructor - APP to provide instruction and direct clinical services to Community Health Aides/Practitioners in village clinics. You will mentor CHA/Ps, coordinate with NSHC medical staff, and deliver on-site training and telemedicine, ensuring high-quality rural primary care.

The role requires Alaska PA/NP licensure or eligibility, with rural primary care experience; mastery of clinical teaching and program oversight is

Qualifications

• License as PA or NP in Alaska or eligible for licensure in Alaska
• Cross-cultural experience in healthcare settings
• Primary care experience in a rural setting
• ATLS/ACLS/PALS preferred but not required
• DEA registration eligibility
• Telemedicine/ teleradiology experience and Cerner familiarity
• Clinical teaching experience preferred
• Background check as per federal/state requirements

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and provide patient care under physician supervision
• Provide clinical instruction, medical skills training and evaluation to CHA/Ps
• Support CHA/Ps in delivering healthcare with NSHC staff and clinics
• Conduct on-site visits, video teleconferencing, and classroom instruction
• Review CHA/P medical activities and ensure compliance with NSHC standards
• Coordinate with VHS Directors and Medical Director to address medical and training needs

Skills

Cross-cultural experience

Rural primary care

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s Degree

Family Practice preferred

Tools

Cerner

Job description

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Clinical Field Instructor - APP

Regular Full-time Staff Nome, AK, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2272

Salary Range: $79.48 To $101.50 Hourly

Job Summary

Job incumbent provides instruction, medical skills training evaluation and supportive services to Community Health Aides/Practitioners in the village clinics. Incumbent will provide direct clinical services within NSHC.

Essential Functions

Under the general supervision of the VHS Directors and Medical Director, job incumbent will:

• Assess, plan and provide patient care under the supervision of a physician
• Perform clinical, teaching and administrative work in a professional manner that demonstrates exemplary customer service, cultural competency and fosters a team environment.
• Support the Community Health Aide/Practitioners (CHA/P) in the delivery of health care services in conjunction with the NSHC medical staff, Sub-Regional Clinics, other health services programs and other patient care entities State of Alaska public health and State of Alaska Medicaid.
• Provide training and medical evaluation to CHA/P’s through on-site visits, video teleconferencing technology, clinical observation, review of patient encounter documentation, classroom instruction, preceptorships and re-entries.
• Review and monitor the medical activities of the CHA/P in the villages according to standards of the NSHC CHA program, NSHC personnel policy and applicable regulatory agencies.
• Work in cooperation with VHS Directors and Medical Director, Health Aide Training center staff and referral physician to address all medical and training needs for each CHA/P under their supervision.
• Work with the CHA/P(s) to identify and articulate clinic facility issues to director and appropriate regulatory entity.
• Recommend Medical Standing Orders [or revocation of] to VHS Medical Director.
• 100% of time working in villages served by the Norton Sound Health Corporation
• All other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain license for unrestricted practice in the State of Alaska or hold unrestricted license in another state allowing practice in Alaska as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience working in a cross-cultural setting.
• Primary care experience in a rural setting.
• ATLS, ACLS, PALS preferred but not required.
• Eligible for DEA registration.
• Experience in teleradiology, including proper positioning for x-rays preferred.
• Experience in telemedicine preferred.
• Experience in Cerner preferred.
• Clinical teaching experience preferred.
• Must pass background check pursuant to federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Administrative skills involving supervision, planning and project implementation.
• Experience managing stress and working multiple projects/deadlines at one time.
• Computer skills required with familiarity with MS Office programs.
• Experience with clinic workload prioritization and patient triage with limited ancillary support.
• Knowledge of Community Health Aide Training and Eduation Requirements listed in "Community Health Aide Program Certification Board - Standards and Procedures"
• Skill at practicing Community Health Aide Competency Requirements listed in "Community Health Aide Program Certification Board - Standards and Procedures"

Summation

This position has high public contact, which makes strong interpersonal skills a necessity.

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others

Required Skills and Abilities

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Education

Degree

Program

Master’s Degree

Family Practice preferred

Experience

Amount:

2 year(s)

working in a community health practice or setting

0 (years)

supervising, managing, or directing the work of other employees

Type:

Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated.

Physical Requirements

• Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment
• Sit more than half the workday
• Stand and/or walk less than half the workday
• Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach
• View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time
• Use hands and arms for repetitive motion tasks
• Lift or carry unaided between 25 and 50 pounds
• Push or pull using up to moderate force

Working Conditions

• Work is conducted in a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazard or other harmful substances
• Minimal travel required (less than 25% of the time)
• Travel is done via large aircraft
• Travel is done via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraft
• Travel is done using snowmobile, all terrain vehicle, or boat