APRN/PA - Hospital Medicine

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Closing Date:

10/11/2026

Type of Position:

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

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Department:

• ICE | IMSL MS APRN
• Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

**This position will hire for either APRN or PA**

As an integral part of the UAMS Hospitalist Care Team, the APRN works collaboratively with the attending physicians and residents to ensure continuity of care to inpatient patients. The APRN help plan, implement, and evaluate health care treatments. Daily rounds, a variety of procedures, monitoring patient progress, and providing patient and family education, are part of the wide scope of practice. `

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

APRN:

Master’s Degree in Nursing – Acue Care

Three (3) years of nursing experience.

Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas

APRN License

1 year of APRN experience in Acute Care

National certification in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and Family Nurse Practitioner if an APRN

PA:

Master’s Degree – Physician Assistant

1 year of PA experience in Acute Care

PA License

Preferred Qualifications:

APRN:

DNP

3 years of APRN experience in a Acute

Previous experience in infectious diseases, internal medicine, primary care, hospital medicine, or related specialty preferred.

Experience managing chronic infectious diseases

Experience working in an academic medical center environment.

Interest in antimicrobial stewardship, quality improvement, or clinical education.

Strong communication, organizational, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Previous experience in obesity medicine, endocrinology, primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, bariatrics, or lifestyle medicine.

Experience managing chronic metabolic diseases and anti-obesity pharmacotherapy.

PA:

3 years of PA experience in Acute Care

Previous experience in infectious diseases, internal medicine, primary care, hospital medicine, or related specialty preferred.

Experience managing chronic infectious diseases

Experience working in an academic medical center environment.

Interest in antimicrobial stewardship, quality improvement, or clinical education.

Strong communication, organizational, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Previous experience in obesity medicine, endocrinology, primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, bariatrics, or lifestyle medicine.

Experience managing chronic metabolic diseases and anti-obesity pharmacotherapy.

Additional Information:

Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Responsibilities:

Maintains required audits for credentialing.

Engages in appropriate continuing education programs, maintains mandatory competencies, medical center computer-based learning modules, and health monitoring services.

Participates in institutional initiatives and encourages the participation of others.

Collaborates in policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation using best practices in delivering quality service.

Coordinates the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, assuring that care is timely and appropriate.

Actively engage in service line meetings and take an approach to health care that shapes policies, programs, facility design, and day-to-day interactions.

Provides healthcare services to patients, which may include: comprehensive care during acute and chronic episodes of injury and illness, follow-up care during post-hospital clinic appointments, education and counseling of families, health promotion and prevention, and referral to other healthcare providers and community resources when appropriate.

Works autonomously, as well as, in collaboration with a variety of disciplines to diagnose and manage health care problems; will serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.

Communicates and shares complete and unbiased information, assuring their colleagues receive timely, complete, and accurate information in order to make informed decisions.

May perform other duties as assigned.

Constant Physical Activity :

Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically

Frequent Physical Activity :

Stand

Occasional Physical Activity :

Bend, sit, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead

Lift/Carry Weight: 11 - 25 Lbs. or more

Push/Pull Weight: 100 Lbs. or more

Physical Environment : Inside medical Facility

Noise Level: Moderate

• Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity
• Near visual acuity

Hazards :

Biological, Dust, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools

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 Docume