Family Nurse Practitioner/APP role in an inpatient behavioral health hospital at North Star Behavioral Health (Universal Health Services) in Anchorage, providing medical assessment and ongoing care for psychiatric and substance-use patients across the lifespan. You’ll manage H&Ps, follow-ups, discharge planning and consults while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary mental health team. Standout perk: a flexible 7on/7off block schedule.
- 7on/7off block schedule
- Multidisciplinary collaborative environment
- Specialized military/first responder care
Family Nurse Practitioner / FNP Behavioral Health
Location
Anchorage, AKAbout Us
North Star Behavioral Health is a leading behavioral health facility located in Anchorage, Alaska. We provide comprehensive programs for children, teens, and adults facing psychiatric or substance-use challenges.
Additionally, we offer specialized military care through the Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital, serving First Responders, Service Members, Veterans, and their families. Our mission is to deliver care that patients recommend to their families, physicians trust for their patients, and employees are proud to provide.
Why Join Us?
Holistic Care: Deliver personalized treatment plans tailored to patients across the lifespan.
Collaborative Environment: Work within a multidisciplinary team committed to exceptional patient outcomes.
Flexible Schedule: 7on/7off block
Professional Autonomy: Manage your patients' care, including assessments, diagnostics, treatment plans, and follow-ups.
Development Opportunities: Gain experience working with diverse patient populations and complex medical comorbidities.
Details
Position type: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Setting: Inpatient behavioral hospital.
Full-time or part-time available.
Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, including initial history and physicals (H&Ps) within 24 hours of admission, follow-ups, and discharge planning.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and support staff to create integrated treatment plans addressing medical and mental health needs.
Co-manage patients with complex medical comorbidities alongside mental health providers.
Educate patients and families on medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle adjustments to enhance overall health.
Provide medical consults and recommend diagnostic tests and treatments as needed.
Deliver emergency care within your licensure scope until specialized care is available.
Requirements
Licensure: Active Alaska Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant license or the ability to obtain licensure prior to start.
Education: Completion of an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
Certification: AANPCB, ANCC, or NCCPA board certification.
Experience
Prior clinical experience in an inpatient or acute care setting preferred; behavioral health experience a plus.
New graduates with relevant clinical training and strong interest in behavioral health will be considered.
Interested? Apply through this ad or contact the In-House Recruiter listed below.
Daniel Wilson
Physician & APP Recruiter | Behavioral Health Division
Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc.
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