Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care - PRN
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive primary and specialty medical care in a physician clinic setting. The role includes patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, preventive care, chronic disease management, and patient education. Working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals, the Nurse Practitioner evaluates health concerns, orders and interprets diagnostic testing, develops individualized plans of care, and provides evidence-based treatment within the scope of education, training, licensure, and applicable protocols. The position also provides clinical leadership and support to clinic staff and helps maintain quality, safety, positive patient experiences, and regulatory compliance. The role is listed as PRN, with shifts that vary. The job description also includes a separate compensation and schedule section describing a full-time Nurse Practitioner position with primarily weekday clinic hours; schedules may vary based on clinic and patient-care needs. Salary is undisclosed and described as competitive based on qualifications and experience. North Arkansas Regional Medical Center is a nonprofit healthcare system based in Harrison, Arkansas, with 13 clinics serving rural communities in North Arkansas, as well as Home Health, Hospice, and an inpatient Hospice House. More than 750 team members provide healthcare services guided by safety, quality, integrity, and community.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or advanced practice nursing program.
- Current and unrestricted Arkansas Nurse Practitioner license, or eligibility consistent with Arkansas requirements.
- Current national Nurse Practitioner certification through a recognized professional certifying organization appropriate to the area of practice.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, as required for the position.
- Ability to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients within the Nurse Practitioner’s authorized scope of practice.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Nurse Practitioner experience in a physician clinic, primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, or specialty practice.
- Experience managing acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Experience with preventive healthcare and health promotion.
- Experience using an electronic health record (EHR).
- Previous clinical leadership, staff supervision, or healthcare team leadership experience.
- Experience with quality improvement, clinical protocols, or healthcare policy development.
- Experience working in a rural or community healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary care and medical evaluations within the authorized scope of practice.
- Perform physical examinations, health assessments, preventive screenings, and routine wellness evaluations.
- Assess, diagnose, and manage common acute conditions and chronic illnesses.
- Develop individualized treatment plans using patient history, examination findings, diagnostic results, and clinical guidelines.
- Order, perform, and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests and laboratory studies.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
- Educate patients about medications, treatment plans, disease prevention, health promotion, and chronic-condition management.
- Accurately and promptly document assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and clinical findings in the electronic health record.
- Coordinate patient care with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, laboratory staff, radiology personnel, and other healthcare professionals.
- Consult with physicians and other providers about complex or changing patient conditions.
- Practice within the scope of education, training, certification, licensure, and established clinical protocols.
- Support continuity of care through follow-up, referrals, and coordination of healthcare services.
- Promote patient safety, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and positive patient experiences.
- Assist the Clinic Medical Director with clinical competency initiatives and quality standards.
- Provide clinical guidance and supervision to nursing, laboratory, radiology, and other clinic personnel as assigned.
- Participate in staff education, training, competency development, and monthly clinical meetings.
- Review and help update clinic policies and procedures in collaboration with the Medical Director.
- Support efficient clinic operations while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Identify opportunities to improve clinical services, workflows, patient outcomes, and healthcare delivery.
- Maintain effective, respectful, and compassionate relationships with patients, families, providers, and coworkers.
Benefits
- Multiple health plan options (PPO and HDHP) with coverage through NARMC Domestic Network and Cigna Health Plan.
- Dental and vision coverage through Delta Dental and Delta Vision of Arkansas.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
- Basic life insurance ($40,000) and AD&D provided at no cost; voluntary life options available.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Accident and critical illness insurance through Lincoln Financial.
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3.5% company match, vested over 5 years.
- Paid Leave Bank (PLB) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB), with accrual based on service years.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and First Stop Health 24/7 counseling services.
- AirMed/Mercy Life Flight membership for eligible staff and families.
- On-site wellness center and discounted Planet Fitness membership.
- Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education.
- Employee referral bonuses and internal promotion opportunities.
- Pet insurance and identity theft protection available.
- Discounts on prescriptions, cafeteria meals, gift shop items, and local thrift store purchases.
