What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital Medicine Nurse Practitioner position at Sound Physicians?
Join Our Anchorage, Alaska Team as a Nurse Practitioner – A Role Designed for You
We believe in bringing “better” to our local community in Anchorage, Alaska —better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. We’d love to talk if you’re looking for a role that supports your professional growth and connection to a vibrant community.
We are hiring for a Nocturnist position. A Nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.
People First in Anchorage
Local Team Collaboration:
- Join our close-knit team of 28 physicians as we add two Nurse Practitioners to our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center.
- Work alongside the Nocturnist physician on service.
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Board-certified/eligible Nurse Practitioner with active NP license or eligible to become licensed in Alaska.
- New graduates are welcome to apply—completion of training, board certification, and unrestricted APRN license to be granted before the start of employment.
Practice in the Heart of the Community
Scheduling:
- Enjoy a consistent 7-on/7-off,11 pm-7 am schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- The role of the Nurse Practitioner within our team is to provide cross-coverage on night shifts and assist in overflow admissions alongside the Nocturnist physician.
- At Providence Alaska Medical Center, our physicians practice the full breadth of adult medicine, including general medical wards and surgical consults. We have an ICU that is fully supported by intensivists who practice within the same group, The Alaska Hospitalist Group.
- Providence Alaska Medical Center is supported by multiple surgical specialties including general surgery, vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery and ob/gyn. Interventional Radiology services are also available.
- In addition to Providence Alaska Medical Center, the staffing model with The Alaska Hospitalist Group also includes hospitalist services at Central Peninsula Hospital, St. Elias Specialty Hospital, and Mat-Su Regional Medical Center.
Living and Working in Anchorage:
- Alaska has so much to offer! Anchorage is a modern city with beautiful scenery and so much outdoor recreation. Within the city includes moose, bears, glaciers, and many miles of trails for activities including hiking, biking, and skiing. There are also golf courses, shopping malls, world-class restaurants, two universities as well as a sports arena and performing arts center. Enjoy the view of the Chugach Mountains while taking in the wild, and include the modern amenities of an active city with so much to do and see. Population is 285,000.
- In addition to the beautiful nature of Alaska, also appreciate the financial benefits of no state income or sales tax. Anchorage also pays its 285,000 residents a yearly dividend from oil revenues, the Permanent Fund Dividend.
- Most of us at The Alaska Hospitalist Group have a passion for the beauty and adventure that Alaska has to offer, including photography, fishing, mountain biking, skiing, boating, and aviation. We spend time with our families and the outdoors during our time off, while the flexible schedule permits coverage for one another when we are out.
Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact
Anchorage-Centered Care:
Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we focus on the people of Anchorage and nearby areas. You’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Compensation: Competitive salary with an excellent benefits package
- Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401k with matching contributions.
- Paid malpractice insurance, licensure, and hospital privileges.