Nurse Practitioner - Oncology jobs in Alaska

THE LAST FRONTIER STATE, THE FRONTIER OF UROLOGY.

Fairbanks Urology is committed to assisting urology patients in living happy and healthy lives through health, education, and quality care. For an in depth look at what we do, visit our website: https://fairbanksurology.com/

Position Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will deliver direct medical management within scope of license, in collaboration with medical urologists at Fairbanks Urology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs physical examinations applying the medical model and nursing process to patient care problems. Strives to maintain consistency of quality patient care.
• Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings, consulting with physician advisor when indicated; evaluates diagnoses, and manages certain illnesses and conditions; orders appropriate laboratory studies; identifies appropriate pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic interventions; refers or consults with other physicians.
• Conducts hospital consults & participates in rounding of inpatients if needed.
• Develops and implements patient education activities.
• Builds trusting relationships with patients and referring providers.
• Provides leadership in care coordination and serves as a clinical resource to medical assistants and nurses.
• Enhances professional growth through reviewing current literature, attending educational meetings, and workshops.

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• Master's Degree as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Interest in urology
• EMR / computer skills

Required Certification/Licensure:

• Alaska Nurse Practitioner License
• National Nurse Practitioner Board Certification through accrediting body
• Current Basic Life Support

Additional Information:

• Base compensation: commensurate with experience
• Benefits: medical/vision/dental insurance coverage; malpractice coverage; PTO; professional fees/CME allowance; 401K

• Job Status: Full-time
• 2 year commitment preferred

• Mission-driven towards comprehensive patient care, i.e., a desire to develop depth in caring for patient as a whole and setting down roots in the provider community.
• Calm under pressure; problem-solving skills
• Clinical curiosity

To apply, please submit a resume to wreynolds@ionetwork.com.

About the Company:
Integrated Oncology Network