RN-Nurse Practitioner PRN II: Manila

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

Job summary

Baptist in Jonesboro, Arkansas, seeks a dedicated Nurse Practitioner who practices autonomously and collaboratively with healthcare professionals to treat health problems. Key responsibilities include developing care plans, enhancing nursing practice, and providing clinical leadership.

Candidates should have a Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing, at least one year of clinical experience, and be computer literate. This position supports patient advocacy and professional development in a primary care setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care utilizing written protocols.
• Uses prescriptive authority and procedures according to laws.
• Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.

Skills

Clinical experience

Computer literacy

Education

Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner

Job description

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.

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.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

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

Education

Minimum Required

• Either a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literate.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• Current certification - nurse practitioner. Eligible for or have certificate of fitness/prescription privileges. RN