NURSE PRACTITIONER Date: Oct 18, 2024 Req ID: 38421 Location: Warren, AR, US, 71671 Category: AR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Anticipated Starting Salary: 89,367.82 Arkansas Department of Health 4815 W Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72205 Position Number: 22106201 County: Bradley City: Warren Posting End Date: 11/13/24 Division of Local Public Health –Southeast Region Section - Local Health Units: Bradley, Drew, Ashley, Chicot, and surrounding counties in the Southeast Region County This position requires working 10 hour days 4 days per week Off on Fridays. Additional Preferences: Daily travel in-state and occasionally out of state travel required. After hours work or special clinics as required. Computer skills required. Exposure to environmental hazards may occur. Prefer one to two (1-2) years of Women's health experience, however NP scope of practice must include care of female patients ages ten (10) years old and above. Hiring Official: D. Jones-Michel Recruitment Contact: Andrea.Flowers-Fells@arkansas.gov - 501 683-5699 The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans. Position Information Class Code: L018N Grade: MP04 FLSA Status: EXEMPT Salary Range: $89,368.00 - $128,690.00 Summary The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the care of injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy. Functions Administers prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, and note times and amounts on patients' charts. Provides basic patient care and treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, and dressing wounds. Sterilizes equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave. Answers patients' calls and determines how to assist them. Performs other duties as assigned. Dimensions Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the information and techniques to diagnose and treat injuries and diseases. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. Knowledge of human behavior and performance; and the assessment of treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment. Knowledge of business and management principles and practices. Ability to listen and understand information and ideas. Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally. Minimum Qualifications The formal education equivalent of a certificate or academic degree from an accredited school of nursing or nurse practitioner program; plus four years of experience in the nursing field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. 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. Licenses Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing in accordance with ACA 17-87-303. 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. Nearest Major Market:El Darado