Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

Foundation Health Partners is seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our highly experienced team at the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Wound & Ostomy Clinic.   

The Opportunity:

Join our dedicated team at the outpatient Wound and Ostomy Clinic at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, where you'll play a key role in providing individualized, evidence-based care. This position offers the opportunity to manage acute and chronic wounds and provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative ostomy care. You'll be supported by experienced physicians and certified wound care nurses who are highly invested in their work and our patients.

• Compensation: Pay starts at $82.76/hr and increases with experience.
• Schedule: M-F outpatient clinic. Flexible per diem scheduling. No call, no nights, no weekends.
• Patient Panel: Outpatient setting focusing on acute and chronic wound management, ostomy care, and patient education.
• Team: Work alongside a collaborative and highly experienced team, including a robust PRN provider staff with 70+ years of combined experience. Our medical director provides strong leadership and support, contributing to a professional and positive work environment.

Per Diem Staff are eligible for:

• 401K participation
• Reimbursed License, Board Certification, Med Staff Fees
• Lodging while on assignment
• Travel reimbursement to and from Fairbanks for assignment

Foundation Health Partners:

Foundation Health Partners is a community-owned and operated health system in Fairbanks, Alaska, comprised of 3 facilities, including Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Tanana Valley Clinic, and Denali Center, a long-term care facility. As the most advanced medical facility for hundreds of miles, we are highly committed to treating the medical needs of everyone who comes through our doors.

Submit your CV for consideration to Alex Gustafson at providerrecruiting@foundationhealth.org | Visit our website at foundationhealth.org to learn more

More about Fairbanks:

As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true. 

• Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents.
• College Town – University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical College
• Military Community – Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base.
• 17 Elementary Schools | 5 Middle Schools | 5 High Schools | Competitive youth sports programs.
• No state income tax and no sales tax.

Summer activities: Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, community-wide festivals, and events.

Winter activities: Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, hunting, ice art, etc.

Must possess knowledge of clinical care and patient treatment as normally obtained through the completion of master’s degree in nursing.

Must be approved to practice as a Family NP (FNP) by the State Board of Nursing by proof of license/certification.

Requires current RN license in state of practice. Must be certified to practice by the State Board of Nursing within a particular population as a nurse practitioner. Requires personal DEA license or must have prescribing and dispensing authority granted by the state board of nursing. Additional technical and professional certifications may be required based on type of nurse practitioner and scope of delineation document under medical staff services for an individual facility.

Exhibits an exemplary professional demeanor and interpersonal relationship skills.

Demonstrates proficiency in computer applications and database management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

DNP or PhD preferred. Current BLS certification preferred. A minimum of 3 years previous relevant experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer;qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.