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National Coalition Of Healthcare Recruiters
Primary Care/Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
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What they do
A Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$131,414 / year median in Alaska
+32% projected growth
Job Description
Position :
Primary Care/Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner Location :
Anchorage AK Why Join Us?Holistic Care:
Deliver personalized treatment plans tailored to patients across the lifespan.Collaborative Environment:
Work within a multidisciplinary team committed to exceptional patient outcomes.Flexible Schedule:
7on/7off blockProfessional Autonomy:
Manage your patients' care, including assessments, diagnostics, treatment plans, and follow-ups.Development Opportunities:
Gain experience working with diverse patient populations and complex medical comorbidities.What You'll Do:
Setting:
Inpatient behavioral hospital. Full-time or part-time position available. Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, including initial history and physicals (H&Ps) within 24 hours of admission, follow-ups, and discharge planning. Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and support staff to create integrated treatment plans addressing medical and mental health needs. Co-manage patients with complex medical comorbidities alongside mental health providers. Educate patients and families on medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle adjustments to enhance overall health. Provide medical consults and recommend diagnostic tests and treatments as needed. Deliver emergency care within your licensure scope until specialized care is available.What We're Looking For:
Licensure:
Active Alaska NP/APRN license or the ability to obtain licensure.Education:
Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.Certification:
AANPCB Board Certification.Experience:
Minimum 1 year of post-training experience in an inpatient or acute care setting preferred (behavioral health experience a plus).Skills:
Strong collaboration and communication abilities, with a patient-first approach.Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedules