RN-Nurse Practitioner

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Jonesboro, AR seeks a Nurse Practitioner to treat and manage patient health problems both autonomously and with a team. You will perform comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and care planning across settings, serving communities as researchers and advocates.

Requirements include 1 year of NP clinical experience and a Master’s or Doctoral NP degree. The role emphasizes safe medication use, protocol-driven care, and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• 1 year clinical experience functioning in the nurse practitioner role.
• Masters or Doctoral level education in Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Develops a care plan within NP scope following protocols.
• Uses prescriptive authority, referrals, treatments per state/federal laws.
• Promotes quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Collaborates with peers for professional development.
• Supports lifelong learning and completes assigned goals.

Skills

Autonomy in practice

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Nurse Practice

Job description

Overview

Job Summary 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

Job Qualifications:

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