What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Clinic and Outpatient Nurse Practitioner (NP) position at Prairie Band Health Services?
Description
Description
Experience the rewarding balance of purpose and adventure — provide compassionate care to the Blackfeet Nation while surrounded by the stunning landscapes of Glacier Country, Montana.
We’re seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner (Locum Tenens) to join the dedicated care team at the Blackfeet IHS Hospital in Browning, MT. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to serve a proud and resilient community in a collaborative, mission-focused healthcare environment — where your skills make a lasting impact every day.
Learn more about the facility here:
https://www.ihs.gov/billings/healthcarefacilities/blackfeet/
Details:
- Full-time locum/contract assignment, up to 1 year with potential for extension
- Outpatient setting serving adults and pediatrics
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, no weekends or holidays
- Work under any active U.S. state license
- Prior IHS, tribal, or government healthcare experience preferred
- Background in Family or Internal Medicine required
- Experience treating both adult and pediatric patients required
- local candidates welcome
As a Family Nurse Practitioner, you will provide comprehensive medical services, including:
- Evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients across the lifespan
- Counseling and education on health promotion, disease prevention, and wellness
- Coordination of specialty referrals and follow-up care
- Accurate documentation and maintenance of medical records in the EHR system
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications per IHS formulary, and developing individualized care plans
- Active participation in quality improvement, infection control, and patient safety initiatives
Additional Duties:
Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.
Indian Preference Exercised:
Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 2 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B).
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Requirements
Requirements:
- Must be certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- 2 years of experience as a Family, Internal Medicine or Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
- Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration from any State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
- Must be Board Eligible or Certified
- Active DEA license
- Must have current BLS
- ACLS, PALS preferred
- Certification of Education - copy of diploma or transcripts
- Must be a U.S. citizen living primarily in the United States
- Must be willing to pass a federal background check
- Must not require visa sponsorship (no visa holders or green card residents)
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems
Ready to make a difference?
Apply today to connect with our recruitment team and learn more about this rewarding opportunity!
