Long-Term PRN Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Seward, AK
About The Position
Seward Community Health Center (SCHC) is seeking a long-term PRN Nurse Practitioner (NP) to help staff our Clinic in Seward. SCHC is a federally qualified health center that provides integrated, patient-centered primary care for a variety of illnesses and conditions for the entire family. SCHC is the leading provider of healthcare services in the Eastern Kenai Peninsula, with passionate, dedicated staff who work daily to help increase access to services for our community members. We are seeking to hire additional seasonal staff to provide services at our mobile clinic and add to our ability to make our community and SCHC a better place to live and work.
Requirements
- Current AK License
- Relevant Bachelor’s Degree
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or equivalent level of care
- Professional license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or equivalent level of care, and current Alaska license at time of interview
- Current DEA license required (or in application process at time of hire)
- Current BLS certification required
Nice To Haves
- Ideally lives within driving distance to Seward
- No on-call hours
- Enjoys working with patients of all ages (newborn to 103)
- Comfortable treating diverse patients with both chronic care and acute needs
- Adapts quickly to changing priorities and circumstances with “grace under pressure”
- Can learn and navigate new software with ease, or have previous experience with Epic
- Can provide excellent communication with our patients and staff
- Wants to be part of a team that’s working to meet patients where they’re at
- Active enrollment with Commercial Payers, Medicaid & Medicare
- Must be in good standing with national and/or state professional organizations with current continuing education requirements and professional licensure.
- Two years minimum working experience in a primary care or urgent care setting with rural, community health center and/or underserved clinical environment preferred
- ACLS, PALS and ATLS certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries and conditions
- Help patients manage the symptoms of chronic health issues, and provide education and referrals as needed
- Provide urgent/walk-in care during some same day appointments
- Carry out basic primary medical care procedures (e.g., casting and suturing)
- Assist in the development of a treatment plan and appropriate follow-up plan
- Educate patients about the diagnosis, treatment plan, and preventive practices
- Participate in community outreach and education efforts as requested
- Communicate pertinent patient information to other members of the care team as needed
- Obtain informed consent for all procedures
- Exercise prescriptive authority as outlined in Alaska statutes
- Document patient visit appropriately in electronic health record (EHR) - Epic Ambulatory
- Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA requirements
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Shared housing available
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
