NP in Barrow, AK

Job Description

Position Overview: Nurse Practitioner (NP Only)

Location: Outpatient Clinic on the hospital campus Village Health Program in Barrow, AK

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM (with flexibility as needed)

Setting: Outpatient Primary Care Clinic or Village Health (assigned to one primary village, with potential coverage in up to five villages)

Key Responsibilities:

Provide full-scope primary care to patients of all ages

If applicable, round on inpatients as needed

Work within the Village Health Program, delivering care to remote communities

Must have experience or a strong interest in tribal health

Requirements:

Active Alaska NP license (no exceptions – must have it prior to applying)

BLS certification required (ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE, ATLS preferred)

Must complete a 30-day pre-hire trial period to assess fit before being offered a full-time position

Schedule & Work Arrangement:

Permanent Clinic & Village Health Providers work an 8 AM – 4 PM schedule

Unique work cycle: Two months on, one month off (totaling 8 months of work and 4 months off per year)

Salary & Benefits:

Salary: $1,000 – $1,200 per day

Paid Time Off (PTO): Not accrued, as providers receive 4 months off per year

Housing:

Furnished housing units provided (with a monthly stipend of $500–$800)

Utilities included (heat, water, trash, and a landline for local calls)

Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage available

Vision benefits: $600 per year for glasses or contacts

Retirement Contributions:

Employer contributes 8% of salary into a 401(k) annually

Vesting: 20% per year, fully vested after five years

Additional contributions available to a 403(b) plan

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated NP with a passion for tribal health and remote care.

Full-time

Fully remote