NURSE PRACTITIONER

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State of ArkansasGreat Workplace
4 days ago
Conway, ArkansasSalary Range: $105,713 - $156,455Full TimePrimary Care
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends
Practice Authority in Arkansas
Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join State of Arkansas as a Nurse Practitioner – State Government, $106K-$156K in United States. Position Number: 22179651 County: Faulkner Posting End Date: April 24, 2026 Conway Human Development Center150 E. Siebenmorgen Rd.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and physical examinations.
  • Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions, including prescribing medications and therapies.
  • Provide health education and counseling to patients and families.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to plan and deliver patient care.

Requirements

  • Adhere to Arkansas State Board of Nursing regulations and guidelines in clinical practice.
  • Knowledge and Skills Advanced knowledge of medical and nursing practices, including pharmacology, pathophysiology, and patient care protocols.
  • Strong diagnostic and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to prescribe and administer medications within the scope of practice.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $106K - $156K
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with State of Arkansas in United States.

Key Skills

Advanced Knowledge of Medical PracticesNursing PracticesPharmacologyPathophysiologyPatient Care ProtocolsDiagnostic SkillsCritical ThinkingMedication AdministrationHealthcare TechnologiesElectronic Health RecordsPatient Care PlansHealth EducationCommunication Skills
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This NURSE PRACTITIONER position at State of Arkansas includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Primary Care position at State of Arkansas is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Compensation Analysis

State of Arkansas lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $106k to $156k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Conway, Arkansas.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($106k–$156k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Advanced Knowledge of Medical Practices, Nursing Practices, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Patient Care Protocols, Diagnostic Skills, Critical Thinking, Medication Administration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced healthcare services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients. They collaborate with healthcare teams and maintain accurate patient records.

Benefits package: Pension, Maternity Leave, Paid State Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About State of Arkansas

Government Administration
Pine Bluff, AR
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Pension
Maternity Leave
Paid State Holidays

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

4d ago

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