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Closing Date:

12/15/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type:

RegularNo

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:

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Summary of Job Duties:

The APRN/PA will extend the patient care and administrative services for UAMS physicians in both inpatient and/or outpatient settings. APRN/PA will be expected provide comprehensive health assessments determine diagnoses implement treatment plans perform procedures and prescribe medicines and treatments. The APRN/PA will also manage health issues for patients independently or in collaboration with the designated physicians. The APRN/PA will work autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage patients health care problems; and will serve as a health care resource interdisciplinary consultant and patient advocate. The APRN/PA will also coordinate the multidisciplinary care of patients facilitating all necessary consults assuring that care is timely and appropriate.

Qualifications:

APRN Minimum Qualifications:

Masters Degree Plus Two (2) years nursing experience with Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas; APRN/CPN License

PA Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of Physician Assistant program with a PA license with State Medical Board.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
Must be able to operate all typical nursing equipment essential to performing the job (i.e. scales procedure equipment needles blood pressure equipment and EKG machines).
Must have normal communication sensory requirement.
Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients (history physical exam risk factors) and establish baseline and ongoing status.

• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests (labs imaging other studies) as appropriate for the patient population and condition.

• Develops implements and evaluates treatment plans including prescribing medications (as authorized) non-pharmacologic interventions and monitoring response to therapy.

• Coordinates multidisciplinary care: collaborate with physicians specialists nursing staff allied health professionals referrals and ensure continuity and appropriateness of care.

• Educates patients and their families about diagnoses treatments preventive health self-care expected side-effects and when/how to seek escalation of care.

• Documents all patient encounters treatments outcomes in the electronic health record ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards and engage in quality improvement initiatives.

• Serves as a resource/consultant in the healthcare team: work autonomously as well as collaboratively to diagnose/manage complex issues advocate for patients and support program development.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

ResumeLicense or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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:

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:

Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity:

Crouching Feeling Grasping Kneeling Lifting Pulling Pushing Reaching Repetitive Motion Sharps Standing Stooping Talking Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Balancing Sitting

Benefits Eligible:

Yes