Diabetes Program NP -Impact Rural Health + PTO

Position Summary

This is a grant funded position. The Diabetes Program Nurse Practitioner is primarily responsible for:

• Providing medical management, care, and education for persons diagnosed with diabetes and related chronic conditions, as well as prevention and wellness
• Assisting with ongoing program planning, development, and implementation of diabetes-related chronic disease prevention and treatment projects
• Conducting regular trips to village clinics to provide patient care
• Collaborating with YKDRH and Sub-regional clinic providers to ensure patients are receiving care according to American Diabetes Associations Standards of Care
• Providing technical assistance and training to medical staff on diabetes issues and current standards of care
• Assisting with diabetes-related health promotion projects
• Visiting tribal councils and functioning as a Diabetes Team Member
• Believing in and promoting Napartet and all corporate endeavors

Position Qualifications

Education

• Masters Degree in the Science of Nursing
• Preferred Masters Degree in Public Health (MPH)

Experience

• Two (2) years experience in family practice, chronic disease management, or related clinical setting
• Preferred experience working in public health programming
• Experience providing patient care and/or teaching in a cross-cultural setting
• Experience working with database and case management
• Experience collaborating with a variety of disciplines for project completion

Licensure / Certification

• Nurse Practitioner, national certification, licensed and in good standing or eligible for licensure in the State of Alaska
• NP must be eligible for a DEA number and eligible for credentialing at YK Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel
• Preferred Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM)

Skills / Knowledge

• Strong knowledge base in the field of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and public health
• Computer skills and organizational skills
• Preferred bi-lingual (Yupik / English)

Work Style / Abilities

• Ability to work in a group setting
• Ability to work in remote villages
• Ability to work with people of different cultures/backgrounds
• Ability to be flexible and handle stress

Work Environment & Travel Requirements

• Work in typical office, hospital, and field clinic settings
• Travel to villages via small plane/sub-arctic conditions
• Moderate lifting of equipment
• Occasional long working hours and overnight stays in village clinics up to a few days are required

Benefits

• Generous PTO - starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus more