What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Nurse Practitioner for Hospitalist Role - Anchorage, Alaska position at Inspire Healthcare?
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Family medicine nurse practitioner opportunity at an inpatient behavioral health hospital in Alaska, caring for children, adolescents, and adults with psychiatric and substance-use disorders
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Specialized programs for military populations, including first responders, service members, veterans, and their families
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7-on/7-off block schedule with 10-hour shifts; full-time, benefits-eligible role
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Inpatient-only setting with a focus on holistic, integrated medical and behavioral health care
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Significant professional autonomy managing assessments, diagnostics, treatment plans, and follow-up care
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Responsibilities include initial medical admissions evaluations and H&Ps (within 24 hours of admission), follow-up visits, diagnostics, and discharge planning for patients ages 5
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Close collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and support staff to create integrated treatment plans addressing both medical and mental health needs
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Co-management of patients with complex medical comorbidities alongside mental health providers
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Patient and family education on medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle changes to support overall health
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Medical consultations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and recommending treatments within scope
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Provide emergency medical care within licensure scope until specialty care is available
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Active or eligible Alaska NP/APRN license required
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Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program
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AANPCB board certification required
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Minimum 1 year of post-training inpatient or acute care experience preferred; behavioral health experience a plus
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Opportunities to build expertise working with diverse patient populations and complex medical/behavioral presentations