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Nurse Practitioner

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$105,713 - 156,455 yearly

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Job Description - Nurse Practitioner


Arkansas Department of Health


4815 W Markham Street


Little Rock, AR  72205


 


Position Number: 22105904


County: Faulkner   City:  Conway


Posting End Date:  03/02/26


Division of Local Public Health – Faulkner County Local Health Unit


 


*CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*


 


Additional Preferences:


 


Frequent state and regional travel to work in other Local Health Clinics required.  Occasional out-of-state travel may be required. Must have a valid driver’s license.


 


Occasional work outside of standard business hours may be required.


 


CPR certification required.


 


Experience working with electronic health records preferred.


 


Computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.


 


Experience working with Women’s Health is preferred.


 


Exposure to environmental hazards may occur.


 


Hiring Official: W. West



The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.


Position Information

Job Series: Nurses – Career-path

Classification: Nurse Practitioner

Class Code: MNU04P

Pay Grade: MED08

Salary Range: $105,713 - $156,455

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced, independent healthcare services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients. NPs are essential in delivering high-quality, cost-effective care in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals. This role requires a high level of clinical expertise, patient management, and knowledge of state-specific regulations regarding the scope of practice.

Primary Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and physical examinations.
Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions, including prescribing medications and therapies.
Provide health education and counseling to patients and families.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to plan and deliver patient care.
Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Adhere to Arkansas State Board of Nursing regulations and guidelines in clinical practice.

Knowledge and Skills

Advanced knowledge of medical and nursing practices, including pharmacology, pathophysiology, and patient care protocols.
Strong diagnostic and critical thinking skills.
Ability to prescribe and administer medications within the scope of practice.
Proficient in the use of healthcare technologies and electronic health records (EHR).
Ability to develop individualized patient care plans and provide health education.
Excellent communication skills for patient interaction and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution. Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Arkansas. Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.


Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.


Licensure/Certifications

N/A
OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.


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