APRN/PA - Arkansas Children's Northwest

University of Arkansas; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to provide comprehensive care for pediatric patients. The ideal candidates will have a Master’s in Nursing or a degree from an accredited PA program, along with relevant pediatric experience and certifications. This is a collaborative environment focused on improving patient care through teamwork and diversity, located in the United States.

Benefits

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with at least a Master’s in Nursing plus three (3) years of pediatric nursing experience.
• Current Arkansas RN License for APRN candidates.
• National Certification in Acute Care Pediatrics for APRN candidates.
• Current Arkansas Physician Assistant license for PA candidates.

Responsibilities

• Manage pediatric patients across all surgical subspecialties.
• Provide comprehensive care and respond to consult requests.
• Plan and prescribe treatment according to approved protocols.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis and treatment plans.

Skills

Pediatric nursing experience

Acute care pediatrics certification

Patient management

Clinical assessments

Education

Master’s in Nursing or equivalent

Accredited physician assistant program

Job description

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Closing Date: 10/16/2025
Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Nursing
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift: Shift Vary (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

Department: COM | General Surgery Peds 2 NWA

Summary of Job Duties: The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant, Certified (PA-C) is a licensed healthcare professional with advanced clinical knowledge and expertise in a specialized area of practice.

Qualifications:

APRN:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with at least a Master’s in Nursing plus three (3) years of pediatric nursing experience.
• Current Arkansas RN License.
• National Certification in Acute Care Pediatrics.
• Must be eligible for a prescriptive authority certificate.

PA:

• Graduate from an accredited physician assistant program defined by the Arkansas State Medical Board, plus three (3) years of experience with pediatric patients.
• Current Arkansas Physician Assistant license.
• Must be eligible for a prescriptive authority certificate.

Responsibilities:

• Daily management of pediatric patients across all surgical subspecialties: primarily pediatric surgery, orthopedics, and otolaryngology.
• Provide comprehensive care of inpatients throughout their hospital course, respond to consult requests from other inpatient services and from the emergency department, and participate as an active member of the trauma team, including resuscitation and subsequent management.
• Plan and prescribe treatment according to approved protocols.
• Perform assessments/diagnosis/treatment of actual/potential problems with pediatric patients.
• Coordinate with inpatient, OR, and Emergency Departments to facilitate flow and efficiency of patient care.
• Coordinate follow-up care as well as educate patients and families on diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Collaborate with other medical and surgical specialties within the Arkansas Children’s System and in the region to provide the most appropriate care for patients in the facility and across the medical system.
• Participates in surgery conferences as indicated based on role; Instructs medical learners at multiple levels (nurses, medical students, residents, physician assistants as appropriate).
• Presents clinical cases to members of the research and surgical teams.
• Participates in surgical/trauma education and outreach to the local and regional medical community.
• Participates in quality improvement activities (i.e.,collecting data, suggesting and implementing approved changes, and measuring outcomes) and the development of strategies to improve patient care delivery and cost effectiveness.
• Utilizes research to discover, examine, and evaluate knowledge, theories, and creative approaches to health care practice; Critically evaluates existing practice in light of current research findings.
• Identifies research questions.
• Disseminates relevant research findings through practice, publication, education, and/or consultation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Required Documents to Apply: Resume

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.