University of Alaska Anchorage Looking for Nurse Practitioner Full Time

Job no:  519463
Classification:  Physical Health Provider 4
Grade: 
Grade 82
Work type:  On Campus, Staff Full-time
Administrative
Unit:  University of Alaska Anchorage
School/Business unit:  UAA VC Student Affairs
Location:  Anchorage
Categories:  Health
Profession

Duties:

Health Education: Provide accurate
health education and/or training to clients regarding their diagnoses and risk factors. Provide preventative health services i.e. family
planning, counseling for pregnancy, HIV and sexually transmitted infections, pap smears, breast exams, and immunizations. Provide health
education or training for campus community. Provide education to student groups and the campus community on health related topics. Advise
faculty and staff regarding student health problems and provide guidance when crises occur, within HIPPA guidelines. Implement interventions
and outreach projects, including, but not limited to, tuberculosis screening, flu immunization clinics and health fairs.Essential

Professionalism: Participate in campus wide
and division wide activities related to our department and campus medical services. Maintain confidentiality in health care records and all
other communications to comply with state and federal HIPAA regulations. Provide consultation for peer APRNs as needed and within the scope
of license and skills. Encourage and maintain collaborative relationships with area health care providers and agencies. Provide quality
assurance information to supervisor. Participate in staff meetings to regularly develop and review program plans and activities. May precept
student nurse practitioners’ or graduate interns’ clinical experiences. Write letters to students, parents, financial aid, and other service
providers as needed to provide necessary care.Essential

Clinical Services: Serves as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, independently diagnosing and treating complex conditions using
seasoned clinical judgment. Diagnose acute and chronic illnesses for a diverse multiage and multicultural population with multiple complex
and/or physical and mental health concerns. Order and may conduct laboratory services. Ensure that all testing is performed in compliance
with state and federal CLIA requirements. Consult with and refer to specialists in the health care community such as orthopedics, radiology,
endocrinology, dermatology, cardiology, psychiatry, physical therapy, etc. Implement and manage treatment of routine and complex acute and
chronic illnesses. Prescribe, manage and supervise pharmacological treatment for acute and chronic illnesses. Dispense medication and manage
clinic pharmacy consistent with state regulations. Maintain federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) licensure as required. Implement emergency
and crisis interventions for medical and psychiatric situations that arise within the Student Health and Counseling Center. Documentation of
information gathered and services provided in accordance with legal and professional standards. Communicate to students and health care
providers as needed for follow-up of acute and continuing care.Essential

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Advanced physical health assessment skills
Accurate medical diagnostic
skills
Excellent communication/counseling skills
Clinical laboratory skills including management of hazardous waste
Medical and
legal documentation skills
Presentation/public speaking

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

Significant,
relevant clinical experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

REQUIRED EDUCATION OR
TRAINING:

Master’s degree in Nursing
State of Alaska licensure as Advanced Nurse Practitioner
National
Certification (e.g. ANCC or AANP)
Significant relevant clinical experience
Experience in a student health center
preferred
DEA – current or ability to obtain

This is a full-time, term-funded, Grade 82, minimum
$72,363 yearly, (DOE and salary negotiable), 9 or 12 month position (negotiable) complete with a competitive salary and UA employee benefits package.

• To be eligible for this
  position, applicants must be legally authorized for unrestricted employment in the United States. No work visas will be sponsored for this
  position.

An initial review of applications will begin on May 11, 2022. To ensure consideration, please apply
by March 10, 2022 at 11:55 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

Term Position:

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University’s discretion.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible
for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance
in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

Affirmative Action Statement:

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational
institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination

Background
Check:

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is
contingent on the background check.

Probationary Period:

Pursuant to
University Regulation 04.07.020, new employees of the University are employed in an at-will probationary status for the first six months of
employment. During the probationary period, employment may be terminated for no reason or any reason. Promoted employees also serve a
probationary period with limited rights of retreat.

Public Disclosure Statement:

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records
Act.

University of Alaska is a Drug-Free Workplace.

University of Alaska campuses are Tobacco-Free.

Training Policy:

It is the policy of the University of Alaska (UA) that all
employees are required to complete training to meet the requirements of the positions they hold, and to complete the required training
within a specified period to remain employed at the UA.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact University of Alaska HR at 907-450-8200.