What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Nurse position at Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation?
About the Role:
Provides primary health care in the Togiak Subregional clinic, in accordance to BBAHC and CHAP policies and procedures. Provides direct supervision and support of the Togiak Community Health Aides. Assists in the development of the Togiak Subregional Clinic. Manages day to day activity, provides leadership and administrative support for the Community Health Aide/Practitioner Program. Provides general guidance and ongoing evaluation through Patient Encounter Audits. Provides on-site training and evaluation bi-annually for Togiak Subregional clinic. Surveys village clinic for compliance with daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly quality checks. Provides advice to CHAP management regarding conduct of village clinic business and of CHA/Ps. Coordinates and develops with BBAHC departments and staff the preventive health care services in accordance to the HRSA grant. Collaborates with CHAP and BBAHC staff, local Traditional Village and City Councils, and staff from other agencies to ensure the best possible healthcare within the assigned village and/or Subregion.
Responsibilities:
- Provides primary health care in the Togiak Subregional clinic
- Provides direct supervision and support of the Togiak Community Health Aides
- Assists in the development of the Togiak Subregional Clinic
- Manages day to day activity, provides leadership and administrative support for the Community Health Aide/Practitioner Program
- Provides general guidance and ongoing evaluation through Patient Encounter Audits
- Provides on-site training and evaluation bi-annually for Togiak Subregional clinic
- Surveys village clinic for compliance with daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly quality checks
- Provides advice to CHAP management regarding conduct of village clinic business and of CHA/Ps
- Coordinates and develops with BBAHC departments and staff the preventive health care services in accordance to the HRSA grant
- Collaborates with CHAP and BBAHC staff, local Traditional Village and City Councils, and staff from other agencies to ensure the best possible healthcare within the assigned village and/or Subregion
Qualifications:
- Licensed in Alaska as a Board-Certified Physician’s Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner
- ACLS, BLS and PALS certification required
- ATLS preferred
- Two years’ experience as a Mid-Level Practitioner (MLP)
- Experienced in emergency care
- Strong physical assessment, supervisory, and teaching skills
- Able to effectively use English for both written and verbal communication
- Prefer ability to speak one of the local native languages
- Dependable, and maintains confidentiality
- Prefer permanent Resident of Bristol Bay region
- Commitment to the job for a minimum of two years
- Able to perform the physical demands of the job
