NURSE PRACTITIONER - 40203

About the role

This is professional nursing work as a first echelon nurse practitioner. Employees in this class are responsible for caring for primary health needs, referring patients for definite diagnosis, and treatment, and providing appropriate follow-up. Work includes teaching and demonstrating health principles, practices, and techniques, and rendering direct nursing services in schools, clinics, and homes.

Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level nurse practitioner or an administrator, with oversight from a licensed physician in the field of obstetrics/ gynecology, pediatrics, family medicine, or internal medicine.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* four-year college or university in Nursing.
• Successful completion of a nurse practitioner course from an approved school of nursing or medicine.

OR

• Associate’s degree from an accredited* college or university in Nursing or diploma in Nursing.
• Two years of professional nursing experience.

Additional Requirement(s)

• Applicants must obtain a certificate of approval to practice as a certified nurse practitioner as issued by the Alabama Board of Nursing during their probationary period to gain permanent status in the job classification.
• Acceptable physical examination which is repeated on a periodic basis where required by Social Security regulations.
• Alabama Professional Nursing License as issued by the Alabama Board of Nursing; license number MUST be included on application.

Note(s)

• Overnight travel is required for some positions.
• The Alabama Department of Public Health requires documentation verifying possession of the degree prior to employment.

• This position is open to all qualified applicants.
• An evaluation of your training and experience, as provided on your application, will comprise 100% of the final score.
• Click the “Apply” link above and complete the online application.

Complete Your Application Carefully

Your application must include detailed information about your education and work experience so we can determine your eligibility for the position.

Before submitting your application

• Make sure your application is updated to include your current or most recent employment.
• Do not combine multiple jobs into one Work Experience entry. List each employer, job, promotion, or change in job title separately, with accurate beginning and ending dates and a complete, detailed description of the duties performed for each separate job.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected and cannot be supplemented or revised after submission.

Additional information

Please note: A resume, if attached, will not be considered in the evaluation process for placement on the eligible list. Only education and work experience documented in the appropriate sections of the completed application will be reviewed for qualification and evaluation purposes.

This is a continuous announcement and may be closed at any time without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

After You Apply

Check your application status regularly for updates on your progress in the recruitment process. Additional information about application status messages is available in the FAQs section of our website under Applying for a Job.

*For complete information on State Personnel’s degree acceptance, accreditation, and foreign education credential policies,