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CategoryHealthcare
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Apply Before09/15/2025
Description
Nurse Practitioner - Rural Family Practice
PeaceHealth - Ketchikan, AK
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner - Rural Family Practice
Position: Experienced Nurse Practitioner in Family Medicine
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: $82.77/hr - $94.30/hr
Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Work Type: On-Site
Location
Address:
City: Ketchikan
State: AK
ZIP Code:
Job Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, and address disease prevention and health promotion issues of the population.
- Administer quality patient care.
- Work independently and collaboratively with medical staff.
- Prescribe medications and treatments, and manage ongoing medication.
- Order lab and diagnostic tests, and interpret test results.
- Educate patients and families about preventive care and medical issues.
- Maintain accurate and confidential medical records.
- Document all evaluations, diagnoses, and treatments according to established standards.
- Analyze new knowledge gained from training and assimilate it into clinical practice.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Knowledge of age-specific principles of growth and development
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, and staff
- Responsibility for ongoing educational growth
Preferred Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
- Experience in wound care
- Ability to provide advanced nursing knowledge related to hospice and adult medicine
Requirements
Experience: Minimum of five years clinical experience required.
Education: Must fulfill educational requirements to obtain ARNP license in state of practice.
License & Certification:
- Nurse Practitioner - Alaska
- Drug Enforcement Administration registration
- Drivers License with proof of auto insurance
- Basic Life Support certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Guaranteed first-year income based on FTE and experience
- Employment bonus
- Relocation stipend based on distance
- Education Loan Reimbursement program
- CME up to $3,800 per year for professional development
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and wellness packages
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- PeaceHealth is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Experience in a primary care setting is preferred.
Facility Details
Name: PeaceHealth
Description: A 25-bed critical access hospital offering comprehensive trauma care and outpatient services.
Specialties:
- Family Medicine
- Primary Care
- Wound Care
- Palliative Care
- Behavioral Health
Mission: To provide compassionate care to the communities of Southeast Alaska.
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No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
09/15/2025
Posted:
06/15/2025
