Nurse Practitioner Team Coverage - Community Health Center Support (Itinerant)

Nurse Practitioner Team Coverage - Community Health Center Support (Itinerate)

Daily rate: $867.00

Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Nurse Practitioner Team Coverage is
responsible for providing direct patient care in assigned area.

Qualifications

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska
Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska
Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area.
Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of
this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s
vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and
spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to
achieve wellness through health and related services:

1. Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Alaska.
2. Current certification by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
(AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
3. Meets all requirements in order to obtain associate medical staff membership
and required privileges of service.
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO
and PALS as required for specialty and any certification relating to the
scope of practice as required.

Native Preference

Under P. L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference
in hiring, contracting and training.  SCF Human Resources must receive
certification before applicants receive preference.

Employee Health Requirements

To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation
(SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current
employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining
trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an
important part of that commitment.

Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related
health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure
is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public
health experts.

New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations
before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional
screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions,
public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers
and the community.