Primary Care/Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Keystone Distinction Group; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alaska is seeking a Primary Care/Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner to provide holistic and personalized care to patients. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, conducting medical assessments, and managing complex patient care. The ideal candidate will have an active Alaska NP/APRN license, completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, and strong communication skills. This position offers a flexible schedule and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Active Alaska NP/APRN license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Minimum 1 year of post-training experience in an inpatient or acute care setting preferred.
• AANPCB Board Certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of post‑training inpatient or acute care experience preferred.
• Behavioral health experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, including initial history and physicals.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and support staff to create integrated treatment plans.
• Deliver emergency care within your licensure scope.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, medications, and lifestyle changes.
• Provide medical consults and order diagnostics as needed.
• Deliver care within licensure scope and escalate when necessary.

Skills

Strong collaboration and communication abilities

Patient-first approach

Patient-first approach

Education

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

AANPCB Board Certification

Job description

Position: Primary Care/Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Location: Anchorage, AK

Why Join Us?

• Holistic Care: Deliver personalized treatment plans tailored to patients across the lifespan.
• Collaborative Environment: Work within a multidisciplinary team committed to exceptional patient outcomes.
• Flexible Schedule: 7on/7off block
• Professional Autonomy: Manage your patients’ care, including assessments, diagnostics, treatment plans, and follow-ups.
• Development Opportunities: Gain experience working with diverse patient populations and complex medical comorbidities.

What You’ll Do:

• Setting: Inpatient behavioral hospital.
• Full-time or part-time position available.
• Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, including initial history and physicals (H&Ps) within 24 hours of admission, follow-ups, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and support staff to create integrated treatment plans addressing medical and mental health needs.
• Co‑manage patients with complex medical comorbidities alongside mental health providers.
• Educate patients and families on medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle adjustments to enhance overall health.
• Provide medical consults and recommend diagnostic tests and treatments as needed.
• Deliver emergency care within your licensure scope until specialized care is available.

What We’re Looking For:

1. Licensure: Active Alaska NP/APRN license or the ability to obtain licensure.
2. Education: Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
3. Certification: AANPCB Board Certification.
4. Experience: Minimum 1 year of post‑training experience in an inpatient or acute care setting preferred (behavioral health experience a plus).
5. Skills: Strong collaboration and communication abilities, with a patient‑first approach.