Position Description:
The organization utilizes the services of advanced care practitioners, commonly referred to as mid-level providers, in the care and treatment of the patients we serve. While similar to the role that a doctor plays in health management, the APNP’s approach is slightly different. In addition to diagnosing and treating illness and injury, an APNP instructs patients on wellness and prevention, along with serving an educational and promotional role in the community.
Position Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s Degree in an Advanced Practice Nursing program.
- Experience: At least 3 years experience preferred.
- Licenses, Certifications: Must be a member in good standing with the State of Alaska Board of Nursing.
- Specialized Skills: Excellent communication skills – written and verbal, ability to display tact and sensitivity, problem solving skills, great decision-making skills, professionalism, teamwork and leadership skills and have resilience
- Preferred Qualifications: APNP, CRNA, CNM, NP, FNP
Position Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Take and record patients’ medical histories and symptoms
- Perform physical exams and observe patients
- Create patient care plans or contribute to existing plans
- Perform and order diagnostic tests
- Operate and monitor medical equipment
- Diagnose various health problems
- Prescribe medications as needed to patients.
- Analyze test results or changes in a patient’s condition, and alter treatment plans, as needed
- Give patients medicines and treatments
- Evaluate a patient’s response to medicines and treatments
- Consult with doctors and other healthcare professionals, as needed
- Counsel and teach patients and their families how to stay healthy or manage their illnesses or injuries
- Conduct research