Nurse Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited university.
• A minimum of one year experience providing direct patient care is required.
• Must have and maintain a current license as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Alaska and National Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Must possess current BLS certification upon hire or obtain one within 6 months of date of hire.
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal, are required.
• Must be capable of establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with health center management and other members of the health care team.
• Regular attendance is expected and required of this position.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills the duties and responsibilities of a medical provider by delivering clinical care to health center patients in accordance with current standards of care, KCHC policies and procedures, and as detailed in the employment agreement.
• Maintains current knowledge and abides by all applicable State, Federal, and local laws and regulations governing the practice of a Physician Assistant in the State of Alaska.
• Maintains current, accurate, and legible documentation for all patient visits in the patients’ medical record.
• Cooperates with the Medical Director and the Clinical Director to facilitate regular chart reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Participates in patient education and health promotion efforts to help increase community awareness of the health center’s services and healthy lifestyles and activities.
• Functions efficiently as a member of the KCHC healthcare provider team, willing to adjust work schedules to accommodate KCHC’s business needs, and to facilitate other providers schedule requests.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, that support the overall mission and vision of Kodiak Community Health Center.
• Provides care to patients as allowed under Alaska law and within the scope and practice of KCHC.
• Provides appropriate care to patients, abiding by standards of care and KCHC Clinical Protocols.
• Actively acquires medical knowledge and skills in areas pertinent to our patient population, including attending CME opportunities directly related to KCHC clinical practices.
• Maintains knowledge of current professional standards of assessment and treatment.
• Maintains knowledge of and adherence to mandated ethical standards of professional behavior.
• Obtains appropriate consultation and supervision of procedures for patient care.
• Works cooperatively and positively with all internal staff and ancillary agencies.
• Completes required documentation of services in a timely manner.
• Participates in ongoing community education, including but not limited to newspaper articles, presentations panel discussions, and public service announcements.
• Participates in or provides support services at community events, including in a volunteer capacity, on behalf of the organization.
• Attends weekly provider meetings when available.
• Participates in peer review processes.
• Participates in group processes as determined by Medical Director.
• Performs chart review as directed by Medical Director.
• Actively corrects any quality deficits found on Quality Improvement reviews.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, that support the overall mission and vision of Kodiak Community Health Center.