LAK Nurse Practitioner

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center; Arkansas; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Louisiana is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (Unclassified) to provide comprehensive care within the Medical Staff department. The NP will work collaboratively with physicians and health professionals to care for both well and ill patients and participate in inpatient services.

The role requires an MSN with NP tract, Louisiana NP license, and board certification; prior high-volume clinical experience is preferred. On-call duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in nursing with an NP clinical tract is required.
• Possession of a valid Louisiana NP license is required.
• Certified by AANP, ANCC, or equivalent per LA Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to well and ill patients as an independent NP.
• Educate patients and families to promote wellness and manage acute/chronic conditions.
• Seek ongoing professional growth via continuing education, staff development, and hospital committees.

Skills

NP clinical practice

Patient education

Critical care/emergency

Team collaboration

Education

MSN with NP focus

Louisiana NP license

AANP/ANCC certification

Job description

OPENING DATE: 08/26/2026

CLOSING DATE: 09/09/2026

POSITION: LAK Nurse Practitioner (Unclassified)

LOCATION: Lallie Kemp Medical Center, Independence, Louisiana

DEPARTMENT: Medical Staff

The Nurse Practitioner is an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary health team will be responsible for providing comprehensive care to both well and ill patients.

The Nurse Practitioner will educate patients and/or their families to promote wellness, prevent health problems, maintain current health and intervene in acute or chronic illness. The Nurse Practitioner will seek opportunities for professional growth through participation in continuing education, staff development and hospital committees.

All duties and responsibilities must be accomplished with the guidelines of the unit, department, division and the hospital in accordance with the Nurse Practitioner-Physician Written Agreement required and approved by the LA State Board of Nursing. The Nurse Practitioner is granted affiliate staff privileges at LKMC and these privileges list specific tasks and are reviewed annually. The Nurse Practitioner will have a direct relationship with the physician services to which assigned. Supervision is provided by the LAK Medical Director. On-call may be required.

Required Education
A Master of Science degree in nursing with a Nurse Practitioner clinical tract is necessary for those practitioners completing an advanced practice nursing program prior to January 1, 1997.
Possession of a valid Louisiana license required by the State of Louisiana to practice Advanced Practice Nursing. Certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or any other credentialing agency recognized by the State of Louisiana.

Required Experience
Five (5) years of related clinical nursing experience prior to entering an advanced practice nursing program in such areas as intensive care, emergency departments, high volume clinic settings or other high-volume, high-complexity in-patient services.

Preferred Experience
Two (2) years of experience as Nurse Practitioner with prescription-writing authority as permitted under the law.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.