APRN Palliative Care Clinic

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Closing Date:

03/23/2026

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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position please click theApply link/button.

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Summary of Job Duties:

The APRN will extend the patient care and administrative services for UAMS physicians in both inpatient and/or outpatient settings. APRN will be expected provide comprehensive health assessments determine diagnoses implement treatment plans perform procedures and prescribe medicines and treatments. The APRN will also manage health issues for patients independently or in collaboration with the designated physicians. The APRN 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 will also coordinate the multidisciplinary care of patients facilitating all necessary consults assuring that care is timely and appropriate.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

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

• 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 thorough history and physical exams for patients with serious complex or life-limiting illnesses.

• Assesses pain and other distressing symptoms (nausea dyspnea anxiety fatigue sleep difficulty).

• Gathers health data and integrate findings into clinical decision-making.

• Evaluates psychosocial and spiritual needs as part of whole-person care.

• Diagnoses and manages symptoms related to the disease and its treatment with a focus on enhancing quality of life.

• Prescribes medications (including pain and symptom control) and recommend other therapeutic interventions within your scope of practice.

• Adjusts treatment plans based on patient progress and goals.

• Interprets diagnostic tests and labs as needed.

• Leads or facilitates goals of care discussions ensuring patients and families understand prognoses and care options.

• Supports advance care planning (e.g. living wills advance directives).

• Collaborates with the palliative care physician team social workers chaplains and other specialists to support patient-centered care.

• Refers and coordinates care with community providers hospice programs and support services when appropriate.

• Participates in regular interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and care plans.

• Serves as a key communicator between patients caregivers other clinicians and support staff.

• Advocates for patients goals preferences and best interests across care settings.

• Educates patients and families about disease processes expected outcomes symptom management strategies and resources.

• Maintains accurate timely records of assessments interventions prescriptions and outcomes.

• Follows professional ethical and regulatory standards (e.g. Arkansas APRN Practice Act).

• Completes documentation that supports clinical care and appropriate reimbursement.

• Engages in quality improvement efforts clinical protocols or research initiatives as relevant.

• Provides education to other clinicians trainees and the clinic team on palliative care best practices.

• Provides emotional and psychosocial support for patients and family members dealing with serious illness.

• Addresses spiritual cultural and social dimensions of care alongside clinical needs.

• 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 Sex Offender Registry 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 Standing Talking Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Grasping Kneeling Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Pulling Pushing Reaching Repetitive Motion Sharps Stooping

Occasional Physical Activity:

Sitting

Benefits Eligible:

Yes