at Aroostook Band of Micmacs in Presque Isle, Maine, United States
Job Description
TITLE: Deputy Director Nurse Practitioner
CLASSIFICATION: Salaried/Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Health Director
SALARY RANGE: $54-$75 ($112,320-$156,030) ***$20,000 SIGN- ON BONUS to be paid out after successful completion of six (6) month probationary period***
SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Deputy Director Nurse Practitioner (FNP)/Primary Care Provider is responsible for the direct and comprehensive primary, preventive, and therapeutic medical and nursing care across the patient life span, i.e., geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and infant patients and their families of the Micmac community. The FNP will work autonomously as the solo provider in the facility, performing most assignments independently, and is self-directed with considerable latitude in performing duties, seeking the guidance of a general physician as needed. The FNP resolves most conflicts and uses individual judgment and clinical judgment skills to develop new procedures, practices, and approaches to care for patients.
EDUCATION (AND PERTINENT EXPERIENCE): Officially accredited to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by AANP or ANCC with at least five years' experience.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess a current and valid unrestricted Maine license (or be eligible for) from the State Board of Nursing for Advanced Nursing Practice. Meet all state requirements and obtain valid Prescriptive Authority and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) licensure. Be BLS certified and possess a valid driver's license and access to a private vehicle for day-to-day job performance.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED: Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, implement, monitor, and evaluate program activities to ensure efficient, proficient, and impactful program performance. Knowledge of Federal regulations of Community (Public) Health Nursing. Self-directed/motivated. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to maintain accurate and current client records. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including possessing computer literacy. Possesses solid supervisory skills.
FUNCTIONS/TASKS: Conduct a health and developmental history of the patient and/or family member and perform a physical examination using palpation, percussion, auscultation, observation skills, and appropriate diagnostic instruments.
Orders and/or performs screening and diagnostic tests and procedures (lab studies, x-rays, electrocardiograms, audiograms, pulmonary function tests, etc.) Interprets test results and analyzes all collected data, discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to identify all stages of physical, emotional, or mental problems, and prioritizes health care needs, i.e., formulates a problem list. The electronic medical record accepts timely documentation of data, patient assessment, and care plans.
Makes diagnoses and decisions concerning the medical and nursing care needs of the patient, formulates and implements a plan of care which may involve various treatment modalities.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary, starting at $95K+
- No On-Call or Holidays
- Earned benefit time (includes sick and vacation)
- Micmac Nation observes eleven paid holidays and one week of paid time off Christmas week
- Health insurance
- Simply IRA with employer match
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Insurances, including Cancer, Accident, and Specific Illness
- Continuing Medical Education benefits
- Loan repayment opportunity, up to $25,000 per year for a total of $100,000 through NHSC
A complete Job Description and application can be accessed online at www.micmac-nsn.gov under Job Opportunities, or you can call our office to have an application mailed to you. An offer of employment will not be made without a successful DHHS, State of Maine background check, and or FBI fingerprint background check.
CLOSING DATE: September 26, 2025
Please send the completed Job Application to the following address or email:
Attn: Human Resources
Mi'kmaq Nation
7 Northern Road Presque Isle, Me. 04769
The Mi'kmaq Nation practices Native Preference to qualified Native Americans under Public Law 93-638 and is an Equal Opportunity and Service Provider.
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