Seward Community Health Center is seeking a Full-Time, Nurse Manager (RN) for our small community health center located in beautiful Seward, Alaska. Candidates with a background in rural family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, or Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are especially encouraged to apply. We see patients of all ages (newborn to 100+).
The salary range for this position starts at $145,000 to $155,000/annually + a $15,000 sign-on bonus (see HR for details).
Seward, Alaska is a small, picturesque town located 120 miles south of Anchorage and is surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains in the center of Kenai Fjords National Park. Seward offers year-round opportunities for outdoor activities including skiing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, boating, wildlife viewing, and so much more. If you enjoy adventuring up mountains, between glaciers and in waters, or sightseeing, going on wildlife tours or bird watching, Seward is the place for you!
About Seward Community Health Center: SCHC is a federally qualified health center. We welcome anyone in need of quality, affordable healthcare by providing integrated, patient-centered primary care for a variety of illnesses and conditions for the entire family. SCHC is the leading provider of healthcare services in the Eastern Kenai Peninsula, with passionate, dedicated staff who work daily to help increase access to services for our community members. We are seeking to hire additional staff who will add to our ability to make our community and SCHC a better place to live and work
Benefits Summary:
- Health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits for staff and spouse/dependents
- Short- and long-term disability insurance paid by employer
- Term life insurance paid by employer
- 3% employer contribution to a 401(k) retirement plan
- 100 hours of paid holidays
- Annual CME allowance
- 6 weeks of paid time off annually
- Ability to make a meaningful difference for our clinic and community in this important leadership team position
Schedule:
- Generally M-F schedule; some Saturdays may be required.
- No on call!
Housing/Transportation:
- Temporary, shared SCHC housing may be offered if available.
- Nurse Manager is responsible for obtaining their own means of transportation to and from work.
Job Purpose
The Nurse Manager (RN) is responsible for overseeing daily clinic operations while leading the development and implementation of quality improvement (QI) initiatives. This role ensures the delivery of clinical services aligns with best practices, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. The position requires an in-depth knowledge of SCHC’s electronic health record system to optimize clinical performance. The role requires strategic leadership in achieving optimal clinical outcomes, maximizing operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to meet organizational objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Operations Management
- Work closely with the Medical Director, CEO, and leadership team to develop and implement clinical policies, workflows, and staffing structure that align clinical operations with organizational strategy and goals.
- Collaborate with front desk and the Medical Director to implement leadership-determined scheduling rules and access targets. Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Lead change management initiatives to adapt to evolving healthcare regulations, practices, and patient needs.
- Perform supervisory functions, including mentorship, training, hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, disciplinary processes, and attendance approvals.
- Foster a teamwork environment through open communication and collaboration between clinical, administrative, and billing teams.
- Serves as a member of the SCHC Leadership Team to advance organizational goals. Proactively develops and maintains trust with the Leadership Team and all staff by demonstrating integrity, transparency, and consistency in decision-making. Fosters open communication and a supportive work environment. Adheres to the SCHC Leadership Standards.
- Participate in external audits, oversee data collection, and implement corrective action plans (UDS, PCMH, FTCA, HRSA OSV, OSHA, and State compliance).
- Leads infection control and emergency preparedness programs.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Quality Improvement (QI) and Risk Management
- Serve on the Staff QA/QI Team to lead clinical QI and risk management initiatives.
- Serve as an in-house Epic expert and trainer; stay current with Epic EHR upgrades/releases to ensure Epic workflows are well documented and clinical staff are consistently trained.
- Use data analytics platforms (e.g., Epic, Azara) to evaluate clinical performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement evidence-based solutions.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts in response to patient feedback using methodologies such as Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles and root cause analysis (RCA).
- Perform chart reviews of clinic support staff to ensure adherence to best practices and organizational policy. Collaborate with care teams to close care gaps, improve patient outcomes, and meet population health goals.
Clinical Oversight
- Ensure Vaccine program compliance as outlined by the State of Alaska for managing vaccine inventory, keeping up to date with vaccine recommendations and education, ordering vaccines, maintaining records as required by the VFC (Vaccines for Children) Program.
- Ensures inventory of clinic supplies is maintained to meet operational needs.
- Uses population health data for and with SCHC to identify community needs, inform clinical response, and meet objectives defined by SCHC’s UDS and PCMH goals.
Direct Patient Care
- Complete nurse visits, triage patient phone calls, and provide back-up support for all supervised patient care duties including Clinic Nurse, Medical Assistant, and other clinical roles, as appropriate.
- Works closely with the Medical Director to promote patient awareness of health and wellness issues, prepare health education materials and resources, and offer health education sessions,
- Develop and maintain a system for documenting individualized integrated care plans.
Qualifications
Required:
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Alaska.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
- Demonstrated experience in quality improvement, risk management, and clinical operations.
- Experience with Epic EHR, data analysis methodologies, and reporting platforms (Azara preferred).
Preferred:
- Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or primary care clinic setting.
- Strong understanding of HRSA, PCMH, UDS, FTCA, and other compliance requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
- Experience managing audits, compliance reviews, and accreditation processes.
Other:
- Pre-employment drug screening, TB test, required vaccinations per policy, current BLS certification, background check, and reference check.
SCHC is an equal opportunity employer.
Seward Community Health Center is seeking a Full-Time, Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) for our small community health center located in beautiful Seward, Alaska. Candidates with a background in rural family medicine, pediatrics, and women's health are encouraged to apply. We see patients of all ages (newborn to 100+).
The salary range for this position starts at $230,000 to $275,000/annually + a $20,000 hiring bonus.
Seward, Alaska is a small, picturesque town located 120 miles south of Anchorage and is surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains in the center of Kenai Fjords National Park. Seward offers year-round opportunities for outdoor activities including skiing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, boating, wildlife viewing, and so much more. If you enjoy adventuring up mountains, between glaciers and in waters, or sightseeing, going on wildlife tours or bird watching, Seward is the place for you!
Check out the following link for more information about living and working in Seward: www.sewardhealthcenter.org/careers
About Seward Community Health Center:
SCHC is a federally qualified health center. We welcome anyone in need of quality, affordable healthcare by providing integrated, patient-centered primary care for a variety of illnesses and conditions for the entire family. SCHC is the leading provider of healthcare services in the Eastern Kenai Peninsula, with passionate, dedicated staff who work daily to help increase access to services for our community members. We are seeking to hire additional staff who will add to our ability to make our community and SCHC a better place to live and work.
Benefits Summary:
- Health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits for staff and spouse/dependents
- Short- and long-term disability insurance paid by employer
- Term life insurance paid by employer
- 3% employer contribution to a 401(k) retirement plan
- 100 hours of paid holidays annually
- Annual CME allowance
- 6 weeks of paid time off annually
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assess, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and manage chronic health problems.
- Conduct physical exams, sports physicals, and preventive medicine/wellness visits.
- Provide urgent/walk-in care and some possible emergency care.
- Carry out basic primary medical care procedures (e.g., casting and suturing).
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests.
- Assist in the development of a treatment plan and appropriate follow up care.
- Educate patients about the diagnosis, treatment plan, and preventive policies and procedures.
- Consult with and refer SCHC patients to specialists as needed.
- Collaborate with physicians bringing specialty clinics to SCHC.
- Maintain current written agreements with collaborative Physician Assistant clinicians.
- Participate in community outreach and education efforts as requested.
- Participate in provider and other staff meetings.
- Work with members of the SCHC Care Coordination Team to manage patients with chronic/complex illnesses.
- Exercise prescriptive authority as outlined in Alaska statutes.
- Document patient visits appropriately in electronic health record (EHR).
- Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA requirements and obtain informed consent for all procedures.
- Keep current on new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or other training and assimilate this knowledge into clinical practice.
- Complete medical records, patient and support staff communications in a timely manner, per Medical Records Policy IM 602.
- Work with clinical staff to ensure timely result notification for lab and x-ray services per clinical Policy 402.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & License:
- Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certified or board eligible in applicable field (e.g., Family Medicine, Internal Medicine).
- Minimum of five years of experience as a physician, preferably in primary care.
- Current State of Alaska physician license or ability to obtain by start date.
- Maintain certifications and training necessary to meet SCHC credentialing policies.
SKILLS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
- Quality Improvement/Mission Focused
- Excellent Clinical Quality of Care
- Computer and Tech Savvy
- Excellent Communicator, Leader, and Team Player
- Professional Development-focused
- Patient Outcome & Professionalism-focused
- Exceptional Problem Solver & Decision Maker
- Attention to Detail
SCHC is an equal opportunity employer.
Seward Community Health Center is seeking a full-time Family Nurse Practitioner for our small community health center located in beautiful Seward, Alaska. Candidates with a background in rural family medicine, pediatrics, and women's health are encouraged to apply.
The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $155,000/year, depending on experience and licensure.
- Hiring bonus of $15,000 (ask HR for details)
- Steady 4x10 schedule during day shift
- Annual CME allowance - 80 hours PTO + $3k spending allowance
- No on-call hours!
Seward, Alaska is a small, picturesque town located 120 miles south of Anchorage and is surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains in the center of Kenai Fjords National Park. Seward offers year-round opportunities for outdoor activities including skiing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, boating, wildlife viewing, and so much more. If you enjoy adventuring up mountains, between glaciers and in waters, or sightseeing, going on wildlife tours or bird watching, Seward is the place for you!
Check out the following link for more information about living and working in Seward: www.sewardhealthcenter.org/careers
About Seward Community Health Center:
SCHC is a federally qualified health center. We welcome anyone in need of quality, affordable healthcare by providing integrated, patient-centered primary care for a variety of illnesses and conditions for the entire family. SCHC is the leading provider of healthcare services in the Eastern Kenai Peninsula, with passionate, dedicated staff who work daily to help increase access to services for our community members. We are seeking to hire additional staff who will add to our ability to make our community and SCHC a better place to live and work.
Benefits Summary:
- Health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits for staff and spouse/dependents
- 100 hours of paid holidays annually
- 6 weeks of paid time off annually
- Short- and long-term disability insurance paid by employer
- Term life insurance paid by employer
- 3% employer contribution to a 401(k) retirement plan
Job Purpose
This position’s main function is to provide primary medical care to patients of all ages at Seward Community Health Center (SCHC). There are additional responsibilities that may involve some administrative functions such as overseeing programs, participating in community outreach and education, participating in quality assurance and staff meetings, and generally performing tasks that maximize quality of care provided to SCHC patients. This position operates within the professional standards of care and scope of practice for a Nurse Practitioner as defined by the State of Alaska and professional associations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose and treat acute illnesses
- Manage chronic health problems
- Conduct physical exams, sports physicals and preventive medicine/wellness visits
- Provide urgent/walk-in care and some possible emergency care
- Carry out basic primary medical care procedures (e.g., casting and suturing)
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests
- Assist in the development of a treatment plan and appropriate follow up care
- Consult with and refer to specialists as needed
- Participate with specialty clinics conducted at the health center by specialty physicians
- Maintain and adhere to current written collaborative agreements with collaborative physicians as required
- Educate patients about the diagnosis, treatment plan, and preventive policies and procedures
- Work with members of the SCHC Care Coordination Team to manage patients with chronic/complex illnesses.
- Participate in community outreach and education efforts as requested
- Participate in staff quality assurance meetings, provider meetings and other staff meetings
- Communicate pertinent patient information to the covering physician
- Obtain informed consent for all procedures
- Exercise prescriptive authority as outlined in Alaska statutes
- Document patient visit appropriately in electronic health record (EHR)
- Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA requirements
- Keep current on new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or other training and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Education and Licensure
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Professional license to practice as a NP with current Alaska license, or ability to obtain an Alaska license.
- Accreditation from nationally recognized Nurse Practitioner program.
- Must be in good standing with national and/or state professional organizations with current continuing education requirements and professional licensure.
- Five years’ minimum work experience in primary care required.
- Three years’ minimum work experience in rural care required.
- Experience working in women's health and with children preferred.
- Orthopedic experience is a plus.
- Current DEA license required (or in application process at time of hire).
- Current BLS certification required; ACLS, PALS and ATLS certification preferred.
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Additional Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of SCHC
- Commitment to culturally sensitive patient interactions and approaches, ability to work with a wide range of patients of varied socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, as well as alternative lifestyles
- Demonstrated professionalism in the practice of primary medical health care
- Ability and willingness to take on future leadership roles as appropriate
- Ability to work independently and use good judgment in prioritizing work demands and manage time in a busy practice environment
- Ability to listen and communicate effectively using verbal, written and electronic formats
SCHC is an equal opportunity employer.