Healthy Connections - Mena, AR
posted about 1 month ago
About the position
Healthy Connections is searching for a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to join our dynamic team in Arkansas. We have positions available at our Haskell clinic and soon-to-be-opened locations in Bryant and Texarkana. If you are passionate about providing high-quality healthcare services and making a positive impact on the community, we want to hear from you. At Healthy Connections Community Health Network, we've been serving the needs of children and adults in our communities since 1998. Our mission is to provide essential health, dental, behavioral health, and social services to families from all walks of life. Joining our team means becoming a part of a compassionate and dedicated healthcare network with a deep commitment to community well-being. As an approved NHSC (National Health Service Corps) site, we empower you to reach your career goals. We offer exclusive health workforce incentive programs, including scholarships and loan repayments for eligible candidates. By joining us, you're not only delivering essential healthcare services but also investing in your future. Take the step toward a fulfilling career with us, where your dedication is rewarded, and your potential knows no bounds.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, including medical, social, and family histories.
- Perform complete physical examinations within your scope of practice.
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses using evidence-based protocols.
- Prescribe medications, therapies, and treatments according to therapeutic goals.
- Educate and counsel patients and their families on health conditions and treatment plans.
- Order and interpret routine and diagnostic lab and x-ray studies.
- Develop and monitor patient management plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
- Refer patients to specialists and coordinate care as needed.
- Support and implement goals, policies, and systems such as Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Meaningful Use (MU).
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and develop collaborative relationships with other departments and community health agencies.
- See all types of patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Become certified in Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and HIV care.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing or a recognized Nurse Practitioner program.
- Arkansas APRN licensure.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- CPR and ACLS training within 9 months of employment.
- DEA licensure.
- Experience to fulfill the duties of this position.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and network systems.
- Excellent organizational, written, and customer service skills.
- The ability to establish effective working relationships and problem-solve independently.
- Either full COVID-19 vaccination or a willingness to become vaccinated before starting employment.
- Willingness to become certified in Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and HIV care.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- 401K Retirement Savings Account
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Four-Day Workweek, offering the potential for a three-day weekend most weeks
- Participation in the NHSC loan repayment program for qualified candidates.
