Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Department: Anchorage APP Group

Summary of duties:

An exempt position with clinical, administrative and educational responsibilities in the care of patients requiring cardiac care. Under the supervision of the Executive Committee, Executive Leadership Group and the APP Council, the NP or PA will have a critical role in the ambulatory and acute care setting, with both team member and individual duties

Position conditions:

• AHA ACLS and BLS certification required
• Willingness to work in multiple clinic locations and hospitals
• Willingness to work a variable schedule as required

Please note: Our local hospitals, Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Regional Hospital, require healthcare providers to be fully credentialed prior to their first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 3-4 months, but can vary.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at AHVI in a similar role.

Benefits:

• Education reimbursement up to $3,000 and 5 paid education days a year
• PTO
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Profit Sharing 401K
• Pension
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Colonial Life Elective Benefits
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• FMLA

Mission Statement:

Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute delivers compassionate, high-quality care to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease. We collaborate across systems to make proven therapies accessible to all Alaskans, with a commitment to discovering innovative ways to meet the needs of our community.

This job description is intended to provide basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Education:

Preferred: Master’s degree in designated area preferred.

Minimum: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or accredited school for physician assistant programs. Completion of an accredited Nursing Practitioner/Physician Assistant program.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• 1-3 years of prior experience as NP or PA preferred
• Willing to consider new graduates as well

Nurse Practitioner:

• Current and active RN and NP license for the state of Alaska, preferred
• Eligible for NP license or NP license in progress for the state of Alaska
• State of Alaska NP Prescriptive Privileges
• Active DEA certificate (upon hire)

Physician Assistant:

• Current and active PA license for state of Alaska, preferred
• Eligible for PA license or PA license in progress for the state of Alaska
• Alaska Dispensing Authority
• Active DEA certificate (upon hire)