Nurse Practitioner
- Anchorage, AK
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Competitive wage negotiable based on experience
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Short/Long term disability, Life Insurance, AD&D coverage, Pet insurance, EAP, and PTO
- Personalized and comprehensive training
- Ongoing clinical and back-office support
- Comprehensive Care: Support our primary care, family practice clinic in Fairbanks.
- Diverse Services: From x-rays to chronic disease management, sports physicals, and immunizations, you'll be involved in a wide range of services.
- Team Environment: Be part of a passionate team dedicated to rock star customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and having fun!
- Active Alaska License for NP
- Active BLS, ACLS and DEA
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant family practice and urgent care experience
- Provides primary care medical services for assigned patients, including preventive physical examinations, evaluation and treatment of injuries and illnesses, and referrals to appropriate specialties or facilities.
- Orders, performs, interprets and analyzes diagnostic tests as appropriate
- Prescribes medication, therapy and other specialized medical care as appropriate
- Performs appropriate medical procedures within the provider's scope of the practice
- Considers thorough range of treatment/preventive options and arrives at a recommended course of action that is age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable
- Appropriately manages patient care and health status following initiation of treatment/preventive plan, and monitors and adjusts as warranted
- Communicates effectively with patients and family so that they understand their diagnosis, treatment plans, and need for follow-up care
- Educates and encourages patients to become active participants in their own healthcare-related behavior and provides patient education materials
- Documents within the electronic medical record system (Athena), according to established guidelines to facilitate ongoing quality of care in a timely manner
- Delegates direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel
- Takes actions to ensure continuity of care for patients
- Physician team members collaborate with PA and NP members as needed
- All providers are expected to become DOT certified within 3 months of their hire date