Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Clinic 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.

About the facility location

Alaska offers diverse outdoor experiences with glacier hiking, wildlife tours, and wilderness excursions throughout its vast landscape. The region features national park access for tundra tours and river activities, along with marine excursions and bear viewing opportunities. Popular activities include glacier exploration, wine tasting experiences, and multi-day touring routes connecting various coastal communities.

About the clinician's workday

The nurse practitioner will deliver comprehensive family medicine care to adult patients in a correctional facility environment, managing 8-12 patients daily while focusing on chronic care management, injury treatment, and acute illness care. Clinical responsibilities include conducting thorough patient evaluations, managing chronic medical conditions, providing preventive healthcare services, and treating acute illnesses while maintaining accurate medical documentation. The position requires working Monday through Thursday or Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM with no call requirements, collaborating with nursing staff and nurse supervisors to ensure optimal patient outcomes within the specialized correctional healthcare environment with 24/7 phone support available.

Additional job details

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