APRN or PA

University of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 99,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated APRN/PA to join their team, providing essential patient care within the Women and Infants Service Line. This role involves comprehensive health assessments, treatment planning, and collaboration with physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, delivering care to diverse populations and engaging in quality improvement initiatives. Join a collaborative health care organization that values teamwork and diversity, and make a significant impact on the lives of Arkansans. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and innovative setting.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement matching contributions

Basic Life Insurance

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required with two years of nursing experience.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas with BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive health assessments and implement treatment plans.
• Deliver prenatal and postpartum care, manage complications.

Skills

Nursing Experience

Patient Care

Health Assessments

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree

Tools

Nursing Equipment

Job description

time left to apply End Date: May 22, 2025 (27 days left to apply)

job requisition id R0070491

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Closing Date: 05/22/2025

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

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 the Apply link/button.

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Department: ICE | WISL APRN A OP C

Summary of Job Duties:

The APRN/PA will extend the patient care and administrative services for the UAMS Women and Infants Service Line (WISL) physicians in the outpatient settings. APRN/PA will be expected to 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 patient's 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:

Minimum Qualification:

• Master’s Degree
• Two (2) years nursing experience
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas; APRN/CPN License, or PA with State Medical Board.
• 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:

• Preferred nursing experience in endocrine or women’s health.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Delivers prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care to women, including routine assessments, screenings, and management of complications.
• Collaborates with maternal-fetal medicine specialists to care for patients with conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and placental abnormalities.
• Supports laboring patients, assists with deliveries, and responds to obstetric emergencies in the labor and delivery unit.
• Conducts newborn assessments, manages common neonatal conditions, and collaborates with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team for more complex cases.
• Provides education on breastfeeding, safe sleep practices, infant care, and postpartum mental health to families.
• Engages in telehealth consultations to extend care to underserved populations, ensuring access to specialized services.
• Collaborates with obstetricians, pediatricians, lactation consultants, and social workers to deliver holistic care to mothers and infants.
• Engages in quality assurance and improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery processes.
• Delivers care through mobile health units and community outreach programs, ensuring access to services for women in rural areas.
• Contributes to clinical research and provides education to medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals.
• May perform other duties assigned.

Salary Information: $99,500-$134,100

Required Documents to Apply: Curriculum Vitae, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

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:

Sitting, Standing, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Hearing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Feeling, Kneeling, Pulling

Benefits Eligible:

Yes