Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Healthy Connections; Mena (AR); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthy Connections is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Family Nurse Practitioner) to deliver integrated, high-quality care across all ages at the Mena clinic. You will work with a collaborative team, support MAT services, and participate in PCMH and MU initiatives.

This role can be full-time or part-time in a patient-centered setting, focusing on comprehensive, non-judgmental care within a community-based health system.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Two years experience as an APRN preferred.
• Current Arkansas APRN license and DEA registration.
• Experience providing MAT preferred.
• BLS certification (American Heart or Red Cross).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams, patient assessments, and histories.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses in primary care.
• Provide MAT services and support treatment adherence.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on tests.
• Prescribe medications and treatments.
• Educate patients and families on conditions and lifestyle changes.
• Coordinate care with physicians and team members.
• Participate in quality improvement goals (PCMH and MU).

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Medical Regular Full-Time Mena Clinic, Mena, AR, US

About the Position

As a Family Nurse Practitioner (APRN) with Healthy Connections, you will deliver integrated, high-quality care to patients of all ages. This role is ideal for a provider who values teamwork, evidence-based medicine, and a holistic approach to health - including support for patients receiving Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).

You will work closely with a collaborative team of physicians, behavioral health professionals, and support staff to ensure patients receive comprehensive, judgment-free care.

This position can be full-time or part-time.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams, patient assessments, and detailed medical, family, and social histories.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses in a primary care setting.
• Provide patient-centered Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services and support adherence to treatment plans.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate.
• Educate and counsel patients and families on health conditions, treatment options, and lifestyle changes.
• Coordinate care with supervising physicians, specialists, and other team members.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Meaningful Use (MU) goals.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Two years experience as an APRN preferred.
• Current Arkansas APRN license and DEA registration.
• Experience providing Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. (American Heart or Red Cross)
• Excellent communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered, community-based healthcare.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Healthy Connections is proud to offer a supportive work environment where your expertise and compassion make a measurable difference every day.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• PTO and holidays
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment eligibility
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development

Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Statement

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