RN-Nurse Practitioner

Baptist; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is looking for a Nurse Practitioner in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The candidate will work autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to manage patient health problems and advocate for individuals, families, and communities.

The role requires at least one year of clinical experience and a master's or doctoral degree as a nurse practitioner. Responsibilities include developing care plans, using prescriptive authority, enhancing nursing practices, and supporting lifelong learning.

Qualifications

• 1 year clinical experience functioning in the nurse practitioner role in a primary care setting.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.
• Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
• Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Education

Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner

Job description

Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient's health problems and serve in various settings as researchers, consultants, and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.
• Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
• Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Minimum Required Experience

• 1 year clinical experience functioning in the nurse practitioner role in a primary care setting
• Either a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner.