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Closing Date:
11/19/2025
Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Nursing
Job Type:
Regular
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department:
ICE NUSL Mid-Level Inpatient IP C
Departments Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Advanced Practice Nurse will assist the Neurocritical Care neurologist on the inpatient Neurocritical Care service. The APRN will see patients in consultation with the Neurocritical Care Faculty and also interact and coordinate clinical services with physicians and nurses from other related specialties at UAMS (e.g. emergency department vascular surgery neurosurgery radiology and residents).
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Certified in NIHSS Dysphagia Screen and will be familiar with Modified Rankin Scores
- Masters Degree in nursing for APRNs or Master of Science Awarded in Physician Assistant Studies.
- Minimum of two years APP experience in an acute care setting -OR- recently licensed APP with 5 years experience in an acute care setting.
Additional Information:
Job Requirements:
- Collaborates in policy and program development implementation and evaluation using best practices in delivering quality service.
- Collaborates with a variety of health care professionals to diagnose and manage patients health care problems serving as a resource interdisciplinary consultant and patient advocate.
- Manages post procedure immunosuppression and labs of patient in coordination with physician and pharmacist.
- Coordinates specialized multidisciplinary care and facilitates consults of patients to assure timely and appropriate treatment.
- Provides comprehensive health assessments determines diagnoses implements treatment plans prescribes medical treatments and manages health issues for patients in collaboration with the designated physician.
- Participates in institutional initiatives and encourages the participation of others.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions) List of three Professional References (name email business title) Resume
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Adult Maltreatment Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Feeling Hearing Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Repetitive Motion Standing Stooping Talking Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
Lifting
Benefits Eligible:
Yes