Looking for opportunities to work in Hospice in Alaska (Anchorage: apartment, houseboat)

[MikkiW]

I am an RN currently employed in Hospice nursing in Arkansas. My children are grown and my husband passed away last year. It has been a dream of mine to travel and Alaska has always been a place of interest to me. My husband and I commercial fished and kept a large houseboat on the White River in the heart of the White River Refuge so I am no stranger to the outdoors. I have training in many areas but love hospice nursing. Are there positions in rural areas for someone who desires to work in this field? I have been researching job opportunities over the internet but most positions listed are for large cities and hospitals. I would like to try a travel nursing position that would allow me to work in different areas of the state. Is this possible?

[Rance]

I believe if you scroll through some of the older threads I remember seeing a few on nursing etc. Should be a few links or places to check on.

[JustT&Me]

At one point when I lived in AK, there were hospice nurses working in Juneau - where you can dock and live on your boat. I see this is an older post, and perhaps you are already there, but it not - Hospice does offer positions at least in Juneau. Very beautiful there.

[patmanandrobin]

Hi Mikki: I am a Hospice nurse, too. Did you ever find a job in Alaska? I have always wondered about Travel Nursing but I don't want anything but Hospice!

[kboddy]

My father-in-law lives in Sitka, AK. His wife has COPD, CHF, Diabetes, and is on oxygen 24/7. He's been taking care of her full time for several years with tremendous love and devotion. There are no nursing facility openings available in Sitka. He is looking into moving to Washington, but his heart is in Alaska and he's concerned the travel would be too much for her.

He has a beautiful home with a deck overlooking Sitka Sound and Mt Edgecumbe. At the moment you would have a private room and bath, but he has plans for an efficiency apartment on the bottom floor. Salary, travel costs, use of vehicle, etc. are all negotiable.

He's an excellent cook, was a commercial fisherman most of his life, and is one of genuinely good and pleasant people. This would be an extraordinary opportunity for the right person. References required. Please email me at [EMAIL="library.work@yahoo.com"]library.work@yahoo.com[/EMAIL]

[skruffy]

I too am a Hospice nurse from San Diego. I have been trying to find a travel nurse group that handles hospice. I know what you mean about hospice. I have other training but love hospice. If you know any listings please let me know.

[AADAD]

The three major hospitals in Anchorage are Native American Medical Center, Providence Medical Center and Alaska Regional Hospital. Native customs in hospice are unique and you may want to look into those before interviewing. They have specific rules about death and dying and burial.

In the villages there are many Tribal Governments which administer and work with the big three in Anchorage. These are from larger (Dillingham) to middle (Kotzebue) to small and remote.

Your best bet would be to get a list of the Tribal governments and call them to see if they have any openings or trainings. R.N.'s are sought after in remote communities but frequently have to wear many hats. In the larger cities Anchorage and Fairbanks you could talk with the hospitals and they should be able to direct you to the right department.

Providence has the largest oncology practice so I think they might be the best to talk with.

[IllinoistoFairbanks]

Its called Alaska Native Medical Center, Not native american medical center.

[AADAD]

copy. thanks.