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Closing Date:
02/28/2026
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:
COM Otolaryngology Nursing Services
Departments Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The APRN is a skilled healthcare provider who has completed an educational program that provides specialized certification and is regulated by either the Arkansas State Board of Nursing or the Arkansas State Medical Board. An APRN/PA manifests a high level of expertise in assessing diagnosing and treating actual and potential health problems of pediatric patients and their families. An APRN/PA possesses an advanced knowledge level skill and competence in the provision of care to specific patient and family populations and serves across the care continuum as a clinical resource for patients families staff and the community.
Work hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:30; no weekends holidays or nights
This position will be located at our ACH Campus in Jonesboro Arkansas.
Qualifications:
APRN:
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program with at least a Masters in Nursing.
- National Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. May have a certification as a Pediatric Nurse practitioner in either acute or primary care
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Additional Information:
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct clinical services for patients according to established protocols and utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards in collaboration with a physician.
- Obtain patient health histories complete physical examinations and interpret hemodynamic data.
- Document pertinent normal and abnormal findings. Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.
- Formulate and implement a treatment plan for the management of acute and chronic illnesses in collaboration with the physician.
- Document in medical records appropriately.
- Provide family-centered care to meet the childs health care needs.
- Utilize current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice.
- Participate in staff education and educate other APRN/PA students residents and/or fellows.
- Provide leadership and professional interaction within your team or to team members.
- Coordinate with families the care and progress of their child in person by telephone or by email as
- appropriate.
- Communicate with others with mutual respect and professional demeanor.
- Adhere to all standard policies and procedures.
- Participate in QI or research projects as deemed necessary by your department.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
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
Proof of Veteran Status
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:
No Background Check Required
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 Talking Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding
Occasional Physical Activity:
Grasping Sitting
Benefits Eligible:
Yes