Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center is a hospital dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare to the Hope, Arkansas community and surrounding areas. We offer a full range of inpatient and outpatient diagnostic services, as well as a 24-hour emergency department, an inpatient geriatric behavioral health unit, physical therapy, inpatient pharmacy services, and a Rural Health Clinic.
Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center is in search of an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)). The ideal candidate will provide advanced clinical care to patients admitted under the hospitalist service. This position works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients in an inpatient acute care setting. The Advanced Practice Provider will play a critical role in improving patient outcomes, ensuring continuity of care, and supporting quality and safety initiatives within the hospital.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessments, physical examinations, and patient histories for acutely ill patients.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with hospitalist physicians.
- Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Provide management of acute and chronic medical conditions during hospitalization.
- Assist with admissions, daily patient rounding, discharges, and care transitions.
- Communicate with patients, families, and caregivers to provide education and support.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
- Participate in hospital quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Document all patient encounters, assessments, and care plans accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Respond to rapid response and code situations as appropriate.
Qualifications
Education & Licensure:
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP/AGACNP) certification OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program with Acute Care experience.
- Current and unrestricted state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- National board certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA).
- Current DEA license (or eligibility to obtain).
- BLS and ACLS certification required.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1–2 years of acute care or inpatient hospitalist experience preferred (new graduates with acute care training may be considered).
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced acute care environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and team members.
- Proficiency in EMR documentation and use of hospital information systems.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple patients and priorities.
