Family Clinic Nurse Practitioner

Description

**Become Part of Our Team as a Seasoned Nurse Practitioner!** 

We are extending an invitation to dedicated and talented Nurse Practitioners to join our team at the Blackfeet Tribal Health Department Family Clinic in beautiful Browning, MT! This Full-Time Contract Position presents a unique chance to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals within our community. If you have experience in Family Medicine, Urgent Care, or Family Clinics, we would love to connect with you and discuss how you can assist us in delivering vital healthcare services. Your commitment and skills can help us build a healthier future together.

Want to know more?

Check out this link for details about our clinic and the surrounding area: 

 https://www.ihs.gov/billings/healthcarefacilities/blackfeet/

Here’s what you need to know: 

• This is a long-term, full-time Contract/Locum 1099 Government contractor position
• Flexible Contract starting in May/June, lasting up to 1-year with extension opportunities
• Clinic is open 8 hours, 40 hours per week
• Clinic Hours, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Clinic is closed on Weekends and holidays. 
• Previous experience as a Traveler/Contractor is preferred
• Experience with IHS (Indian Health Services) is a plus. 
• Family Nurse Practitioner or Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner 
• At least 2 years of experience working with all ages 
• We warmly welcome local candidates to apply 

What You’ll Do: 

Provide excellent Nurse Practitioner services in our friendly family clinic five days a week, focusing on improving health for American Indian and Alaska Native patients. 

- Be part of a supportive team that welcomes patients of all ages. 

- Conduct patient interviews and examinations, review medical history, and perform necessary tests to provide primary care. 

- Offer treatment and referrals based on your evaluations. 

- Provide valuable guidance and education to patients, families, and our community about health care. 

- Prescribe medications and necessary tests using radiology and laboratory services. 

- Familiarize yourself with the IHS formulary, ensuring your prescriptions meet IHS guidelines. 

- Collaborate in ongoing quality improvement efforts to deliver the best possible care. 

- Strive to provide exceptional family medicine services. 

- Follow all IHS infection control and safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone. 

- Respect and uphold the rights of our patients, ensuring their personal dignity is always maintained. 

- Use the Patient Referred Care (PRC) process for referrals, which will be reviewed according to established guidelines. 

Additional Responsibilities: 

There may be additional duties, and we encourage you to embrace new tasks as they arise! We believe in teamwork, so be prepared for any job-related responsibilities your supervisor may assign. 

Indian Preference Exercised: 

At Prairie Band, LLC, we proudly uphold Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. This position is designated as a Tier 2 position, meaning we prioritize qualified individuals as outlined by Section 22-2-4(B). 

We can’t wait to hear from you and hope you’ll consider joining our family at Tsaile Wellness Indian Health Clinic! 

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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, Preferred 

- 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 

- DEA 

- Must have current BLS 

- ACLS, PALS preferred

- Certification of Education - copy of diploma or transcripts 

- Must be a US Citizen living primarily in the United States 

- Must be willing to pass a federal background check

We are looking forward to meeting you, please apply today!