APRN - Myeloma Clinic

Uasys; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation & sick leave

Retirement match

Life Insurance

Job summary

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences seeks an APRN to extend patient care and administrative services for outpatient physicians. The APP will assess, diagnose, and treat, and will prescribe medicines as authorized, coordinating with a range of clinicians to ensure timely, appropriate care.

The APRN works independently and with physicians, serving as a resource and advocate, coordinating multidisciplinary care and education for patients and families, including health promotion and disease

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing with AR licensure and APRN/CPN certification.
• BLS certification current or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to operate standard nursing equipment and monitor patients.
• Strong communication and adherence to CDC universal precautions.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive health assessments and diagnoses.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and prescribe medications as authorized.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and serve as health care resource.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and self-care.
• Document encounters in EHR and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Nursing experience

BLS certification

Communication skills

CDC precautions

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Closing Date: 10/10/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

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 $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Summary of Job Duties:

Shift: 4 -10's a week

The APRN will extend the patient care and administrative services for UAMS physicians in the outpatient settings. APP will be expected provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, perform procedures, and prescribe medicines and treatments. The APP 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 patient's 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:

• Master's Degree Plus Two (2) years nursing experience with Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas and 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 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, ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory standards, and engages 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:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

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

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing

Benefits Eligible:

Yes