APRN

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Closing Date:

10/18/2026

Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-Tenure

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

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:

• COM | Otolaryngology Nursing Services
• Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Join UAMS as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and make a meaningful difference in the lives of pediatric patients and their families. In this essential role, the APRN provides comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based care while extending the patient care and administrative services of UAMS physicians.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Nursing PLUS two (2) years of nursing experience

Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Arkansas

Current Arkansas APRN/CPN license

National certification in Pediatric Acute Care or Pediatric Primary Care

Current Basic Life Support certification or the ability to obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment

Ability to safely operate nursing equipment essential to the role, including scales, procedural equipment, needles, blood pressure equipment, and EKG machines

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of primary and/or acute pediatric care experience

Prescriptive authority and DEA license obtained before the date of hire

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

Gathering and evaluating perinatal and medical histories, diagnostic test results, physical examination findings, and behavioral, developmental, and psychosocial assessments

Differentiating between normal and abnormal findings across all body systems

Applying critical thinking and the nursing process to identify the patient’s and family’s short- and long-term physical, psychological, educational, and cultural needs

Providing ongoing and follow-up care, including patient and family education

Interpreting health assessment data and using clinical findings to guide patient care

Developing short- and long-term care plans, including appropriate pharmacologic and diagnostic treatments

Documenting health information, care plans, and services according to established policies

Evaluating the patient’s and family’s response to the plan of care through systematic follow-up

Documenting outcomes, reassessing progress, and modifying care plans as needed to achieve established health goals

Accurately completing billing documentation, including diagnostic and treatment codes, in compliance with federal and state regulations

Communicating and collaborating with referring physicians, allied health professionals, and hospital staff

Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

• commensurate with education and experience
• Required Documents to Apply:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu 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
• 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, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Feeling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes