NURSE PRACTITIONER

　　Date: Jan 18, 2024

　　Req ID: 36261

　　Location:

　　Rogers, AR, US, 72756

　　Category: AR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

　　Anticipated Starting Salary: 89367.82

　　Arkansas Department of Health

　　4815 W Markham Street

　　Little Rock, AR 72205

　　Position Number: 22109931

　　County: Benton City: Rogers

　　Posting End Date: 01/31/24

　　Center for Local Public Health – Benton County Health Unit

　　Additional Preferences:

　　Daily travel in-state and occasionally out of state travel required.

　　Valid driver’s license required.

　　After hours work or special clinics as required.

　　Computer skills required.

　　Exposure to environmental hazards may occur.

　　Hiring Official: S. Ryan

　　Recruitment Contact: [email protected] - 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:Fayetteville