FNP Needed In Beautiful Alaska

Job description

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Homer, Alaska*

POSITION OVERVIEW
Opportunity Type: Permanent Placement | Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Monday – Friday | No weekends | No on-call | Choice of five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days
Setting: Outpatient Primary Care | Ambulatory Clinic
Patient Population: Adults and pediatric — Native and non-Native community members
Location: Homer, AK

COMPENSATION
Base Salary: Competitive salary and benefits
Benefits Package

• Paid Time Off: 5 weeks annually plus sick leave and holidays
• Health Insurance: FEHB — 100% of employee premiums covered | 50% of spouse and dependent premiums covered — effective first day of pay period after enrollment
• Dental and Vision insurance available after 90 days
• Group Life Insurance: Up to $250,000
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer 401(k) with 5% match — enrollment effective January 1 or July 1 following one year of employment
• Wellness Incentive Program: Up to $300 per calendar year (shoes, gym memberships, exercise equipment, CSA food boxes, and more)

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
This full-time Family Nurse Practitioner opportunity serves a mission-driven federally recognized Tribal health organization delivering quality, culturally appropriate primary and preventive care to the communities of the South Kenai Peninsula. The role offers a rewarding blend of clinical practice, patient advocacy, and community health education in a truly unique Alaskan setting.
Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive acute and chronic primary care and preventive health services to patients and families across all age groups
• Diagnose and manage a broad range of primary care conditions within scope of practice
• Participate in counseling for chronic and infectious disease patients including treatment planning and ongoing medical management
• Function as a patient advocate — coordinate follow-up care and referrals to ensure continuity across the care continuum
• Coordinate and facilitate support groups, health education initiatives, and health promotion activities related to physical and emotional wellness
• Participate in strategic planning and policy and procedure development
• Contribute to the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program as needed

Travel Requirements

• Travel to Anchor Point (by car) and Seldovia (by small aircraft or boat) required on a day-trip basis
• Inclement weather may occasionally require an overnight stay

REQUIREMENTS

• Master of Science in Nursing with Family Nurse Practitioner certification from an approved national certifying body
• Active Alaska APRN license or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
• Active, unrestricted DEA certification
• Comfortable serving diverse patient populations including Native Alaskan communities
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check including fingerprinting
• Clean malpractice and license history required

ABOUT THE FACILITY
Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT) Health and Wellness is a federally recognized Tribal health organization committed to improving the health of all people in the South Kenai Peninsula communities through quality, respectful, and culturally appropriate primary, holistic, and preventive care. SVT serves both Native and non-Native community members and offers an integrative model of care that includes primary health services,