Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient and Clinic Facility in Alaska

Job description

About the facility

This correctional facility provides comprehensive healthcare services to adult patients in a secure environment with dedicated nursing support staff. The facility operates with established protocols during regular business hours and maintains 24/7 phone support for clinical consultation and guidance with rapid one-week credentialing processes.

About the facility location

Alaska offers diverse outdoor activities including biking, camping, hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing, with notable attractions such as the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway, Alaska Railroad, and Mendenhall Glacier. The region provides opportunities for whale watching, glacier sightseeing, and northern lights viewing through various tour packages. Visitors can experience natural hot springs and participate in fishing adventures across this expansive wilderness destination.

About the clinician's workday

The nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive family medicine care to adult patients in a correctional facility environment, managing 8-12 patients daily with focus on chronic care management. The clinician will work Monday through Thursday or Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM with no call requirements, conducting thorough patient evaluations and maintaining accurate medical documentation. The position offers 24/7 phone support for clinical consultation and collaboration with nursing staff and nurse supervisors to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 8-12
• Support staff: Nursing staff, nurse supervisors
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes

Your dedicated recruiter

Audrey Montgomery

Call / Text: (678) 690-8069
Email: amontgomery@locumtenens.com

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