NURSE PRACTITIONER - Pediatric Critical Care - Work Life Balance and Loan Repayment

The Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC), an award winning Pediatric Level II Trauma Center and Alaska’s only Magnet-designated facility for nursing excellence, seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Pediatric Critical Care Team.  With over 20 medical specialties, ANMC serves as the tertiary referral center for Alaska Native and American Indian people across the entire state.  Our unique patient population, cohesive team and breathtaking geography make this a one-of-a-kind practice opportunity!

Working in collaboration with 6 physicians and 3 nurse practitioners you will provides comprehensive medical management for critically ill pediatric patients in our 6-bed, state-of-the-art, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).  Responsibilities include comprehensive histories and physical exams, ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing medications, developing treatment plans, performing procedures and educating families on treatment approaches and post-discharge care management.  In addition, our advanced level providers provide ongoing mentorship and educational opportunities for nursing and support staff throughout the medical center.

Work Schedule:  Full time; 1-week on/3-weeks off per month; workweek consists of 7 – 12 hour shifts, 7 AM to 7 PM, as well as intermittent phone on-call coverage at night. Relocation to Alaska is not a requirement of employment.   

• Excellent salary
• Guaranteed student loan repayment
• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• $2,000/year CME allowance
• Retirement savings plan with generous employer match
• Relocation allowance available if desired

Qualifications – Master’s Degree in Nursing; Certification as an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP) by an approved national certifying body; Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certification; State of Alaska Advanced Practice Nurse License; 2+ years’ post graduate experience managing critically ill pediatric patients in an ICU setting required; astute clinical skills; superior communication and relationship building skills; flexible team player; culturally sensitive; experience caring for a Native American population highly desirable. 

Ranked among the "Top 10 Best Cities to Live, Anchorage is a majestic, family-friendly city of 300,000, flanked by the Chugach Mountains and the ocean.  Set in scenic south central Alaska, Anchorage combines a thriving cultural and urban sophistication with unparalleled year-round opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast.  With excellent public/private schools, 2 universities and a vibrant international airport, Anchorage offers the best of metropolitan amenities with small town values.  As an added benefit, there is no state income tax in Alaska and no sales tax in Anchorage!  

If you seek a meaningful practice where you can truly make a difference, while continually enhancing your skills, consider joining our dedicated, compassionate PICU Team at Alaska Native Medical Center.                                  

Send CV and cover letter to Roberta E. Renaldy, Sr. Physician Recruiter, at rerenaldy@anthc.org or call 907.268.9604.