NP needed in Barrow, AK

Position Overview: Nurse Practitioner (NP Only)

Location: Outpatient Clinic on the hospital campus Village Health Program in Barrow, AK

Schedule: Monday Friday, 8 AM 5 PM (with flexibility as needed)

Setting: Outpatient Primary Care Clinic or Village Health (assigned to one primary village, with potential coverage in up to five villages)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full-scope primary care to patients of all ages


• If applicable, round on inpatients as needed


• Work within the Village Health Program, delivering care to remote communities


• Must have experience or a strong interest in tribal health
  

Requirements:

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  Active Alaska NP license (no exceptions must have it prior to applying)


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  BLS certification required (ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE, ATLS preferred)


• Must complete a 30-day pre-hire trial period to assess fit before being offered a full-time position

Schedule & Work Arrangement:

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  Permanent Clinic & Village Health Providers work an 8 AM 4 PM schedule
  


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  Unique work cycle: Two months on, one month off (totaling 8 months of work and 4 months off per year)

Salary & Benefits:

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  Salary: $1,000 $1,200 per day
  


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  Paid Time Off (PTO): Not accrued, as providers receive 4 months off per year
  


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  Housing:
  
  
  
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    Furnished housing units provided (with a monthly stipend of $500 $800)
  
  
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    Utilities included (heat, water, trash, and a landline for local calls)
  
  
  
  


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  Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage available
  
  
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    Vision benefits: $600 per year for glasses or contacts
  
  
  
  


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  Retirement Contributions:
  
  
  
  • Employer contributes 8% of salary into a 401(k) annually
    
  
  
  • Vesting: 20% per year, fully vested after five years
    
  
  
  • Additional contributions available to a 403(b) plan
    
  
  
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated NP with a passion for tribal health and remote care.