Medical Matron
2 weeks ago
We are seeking an experienced Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner to join our team at PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center. As a critical access facility, we provide comprehensive trauma care, outpatient, and home health services to the community.
The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in rural medicine and be able to work well as part of a 7-member primary care team. They will be responsible for providing full-scope Family Medicine care, including routine check-ups, chronic disease management, and acute care.
Our team is committed to providing high-quality patient care and working collaboratively to achieve excellent outcomes. We offer a comprehensive benefit package, education loan reimbursement, and a relocation stipend based on miles between locations.
Responsibilities:- Provide advanced level of nursing evaluation, clinical assessment, prescribing, and monitoring medications and follow-up care for patients.
- Effectively identify, evaluate, and address disease prevention and health promotion issues of the population in the practice.
- Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral.
- Maintain legible, accurate, and confidential medical records.
- Certified Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner with an interest in rural medicine.
- Post-training experience in a primary care setting preferred.
- Ability to work well as part of a 7-member primary care team.
- Full-scope Family Medicine (no OB) experience.
- Wound care experience required.
- Oregon West Network – Wound and Ostomy: CWCN (Wound Care Certification) within 6 months of hire and COCN (Ostomy Care Certification) within 18 months of hire.
- Palliative Care: Supporting management of pain and other symptoms, assesses the impact of functional status on quality of life.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information].
