Well Child (EPSDT) NP/PA-$30,000 bonus over 3 years

Meaningful Work Experience
Work beside some dedicated, altruistic people who are pioneers at heart. Some employees have given their entire careers and lives to serve a people who suffer from dire socioeconomic conditions and who still fish and hunt for subsistence. These native Alaskan peoples embrace and encourage family values and love their community. The Native Alaskan people believe that their elders are to be respected and valued. Some other employees will give these native people a portion of their career, benefiting from the rich cultural experience and receiving satisfaction from giving to an underserved people. Those that come to a place called Bethel, Alaska will also serve over 58 villages that span a territory the size of Oregon. Many of these villages still do not have running water. These people truly appreciate the medical assistance provided to them, giving those that serve respect and honor.
Fair Compensation
Compensation for your profession is market competitive: (pay grades are currently being revised with new a new hourly rate structure soon to be in place.) Benefits are excellent with extremely low co-pays for full health insurance. A single person pays just $10 bi-weekly, a family $30 bi-weekly. The retirement plan is also very good with a matching program in addition to a generous amount put in your retirement for each and every employee. We have a signing and retention bonus over the course of three years of $30,000. A very competitive relocation package offered.
Eligibility for Loan Repayment up to $20,000.00 per Year
In order to help assist these underserved people, the Indian Health Services (IHS) has loan repayment programs available. Loan repayment is not guaranteed with offer of employment, as all employees must apply directly through Indian Health Services. Since this is not absolutely guaranteed, we ask that you do not make this program your sole reason to come work in Bethel. Instead, look at it as a potential added bonus for serving your underserved fellow man.
Links to Loan Repayment Programs::
http://www.ihs.gov/jobscareerdevelop/DHPS/LRP/lrpsc.asp
Modern Technology Meets The Last Frontier
Although located in a area where no roads leads, incredibly, this JCAHO approved hospital is state of the art, and equipped with some of the finest technology on the market. If you wish to serve your fellow man, you will have the tools that will enable you to do so.
The Community – A Vast Wilderness Experience
Within just a few minutes from the city of Bethel, you can experience a solitude that you will not find in very many locations in the US. Nature abounds, fishing and hunting is plentiful, and if you wish to leave your house on a dog sled, just step out of your front door and GO! One of the employees has described this unique life, please read www.tundramedicinedreams.blogspot.com for information about the culture and life of Bethel and the surrounding villages.
The Opportunity
Position Summary:
To train Community Health Aides and Practitioners (CHA/Ps) in the delivery of EPSDT exams at the village level. Participate in the development, implementation, quality assurance and evaluation of the EPSDT program and its components. Provide field supervision to CHA/Ps trained in performing EPSDT exams. Give presentations pertaining to well child at the Pre maternal Home.
Key Words: pediatric,nurse practitioner, physician assistant, instructor, education, educator,
REQUIREMENTS
: Diploma for RN, prefer BSN; BS for PA; MSN for NP. 2 years of positive work history as RN, NP or PA. Will consider graduate NP with 2 or more years of positive work history as a RN. Must have current licensure in State of Alaska. National Certification required for NP/PA. Must be eligible for credentialing at YKDRH if NP/PA. Must have a current DEA number if NP/PA. Current BLS and PALS, recommend ACLS. Must have computer experience. Must be adept with RPMS and its modules within 3 months of hire. Must be proficient with equipment and tools used in an EPSDT exam within 3 months of hire.