Diabetes Nurse Practitioner-$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:
Assist with ongoing program planning, development and implementation of diabetes-related chronic disease prevention and treatment projects. Provide medical management, care and education for persons diagnosed with diabetes and related chronic conditions in conjunction with the diabetes team and related care providers. Assist with diabetes-related health promotion projects.
REQUIREMENTS
Master’s Degree in the Science of Nursing; preferred Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH). 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. Nurse Practitioner, national certification, licensed and in good standing or eligible for licensure in the State of Alaska. Nurse Practitioner must be eligible for a DEA number and eligible for credentialing at YK Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Preferred Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE). Work in a typical office, hospital and field clinical 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. Strong knowledge base in the field of diabetes and public health. Computer skills and organizational skills. Preferred bi-lingual (Yup’ik/ English). 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.