NURSE PRACTITIONER

Date: Mar 3, 2025

Req ID: 47593

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72205

Category: AR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Anticipated Starting Salary: 89,367.82

Arkansas Department of Health

4815 W Markham Street

Little Rock, AR 72205

Position Number: 22104757

County: Pulaski City: Little Rock

Posting End Date: 03/14/25

Boards and Commissions - Arkansas State Nursing Board

*CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*

Additional Preferences:

None

Hiring Official: S. Tedford

Recruitment Contact: Sheila.Smith@arkansas.gov - 501 661-2268

The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.

Position Information

Class Code: L018N

Grade: MP04

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $89,368.00 - $141,559.00

Summary

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the care of injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

Functions

Administers prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, and note times and amounts on patients' charts. Provides basic patient care and treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, and dressing wounds. Sterilizes equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave. Answers patients' calls and determines how to assist them. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the information and techniques to diagnose and treat injuries and diseases. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. Knowledge of human behavior and performance; and the assessment of treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment. Knowledge of business and management principles and practices. Ability to listen and understand information and ideas. Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a certificate or academic degree from an accredited school of nursing or nurse practitioner program; plus four years of experience in the nursing field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing in accordance with ACA 17-87-303.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.