Summer Clinic Nurse (RN or LPN) in Seward, AK

Job Description

Job Description

Summer Medical Support (RN or LPN)

Assignment Dates: 3-4 months, through September 2026

Wage Dependent on Qualification:

• LPN: $30-$40/hr
• RN: $40-$50/hr

Seward Community Health Center (SCHC) is seeking a seasonal/locum Medical professional for our clinic in beautiful Seward, Alaska. We will consider RN or LPN qualifications for this role.

In your free time (no on-call hours here!) explore all Seward and Alaska has to offer. Camping, kayaking, pickle ball, boating, fishing, hiking, biking and 4-wheeling are just a few of the adventures to be had. Hiking trails are everywhere and we’re located next to Exit Glacier and Kenai National Fjords Park.

Hours are set to meet the needs of the community, Monday - Friday, five days of 8 hour shifts, may include holidays.

Additional benefits includes shared housing (if available, see HR). Candidates are responsible to provide their own transportation to and from work and their own travel to AK.

If you’re a dynamic professional who:

• Wants to experience a beautiful Summer in Alaska
• Wants a position with no on-call hours
• Enjoys working with patients of all ages (newborn to 103).
• Is comfortable treating diverse patients with acute conditions
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities and circumstances with “grace under pressure”
• Can learn and navigate new software with ease, or has previous experience with Epic
• Can provide excellent communication with our patients and staff
• Wants to be part of a team that’s working to meet patients where they’re at

You’ll love the 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 seasonal staff to provide services at our mobile clinic and add to our ability to make our community and SCHC a better place to live and work. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (to the level of your qualification) : As part of the medical team

• Provide urgent/walk-in care, including rooming, pre-screening, and meeting with patients
• Assist in assessing, diagnosing and treating acute illnesses 
• Assist in helping patients manage the symptoms of chronic health problems on their travels
• Carry out basic primary medical care procedures as appropriate
• Follow the treatment plan and assist with appropriate follow-up
• Refer to specialists as needed , or effectively transfer referral to Clinic
• Educate patients about the diagnosis, treatment plan, and preventive policies and procedures  as appropriate

• Participate in community outreach and education efforts as requested 
• Communicate pertinent patient information to other members of the care team as needed, including referring them to the Clinic or Urgent Care if further needs are established
• Obtain informed consent for all procedures 
• Document patient visit appropriately in electronic health record (EHR) - Epic Ambulatory
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA requirements 
• Maintain the order, cleanliness, and stock of the mobile clinic as part of the team
• Perform other related duties including working at the Main Health Clinic, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Relevant Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree
• Professional and current Alaska license at time of offer

Additional Qualifications:

• Two years minimum working experience in a primary care or urgent care setting with rural, community health center and/or underserved clinical environment preferred.

SCHC is an equal opportunity employer.