APRN - Peds Physical Medicine and Rehab

Clinical Staff - Nursing

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

The APRN will be responsible for direct patient care and for other administrative duties as designated by the Medical Director and his/her designee and in accordance with the Arkansas Medical Practice Act and the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in nursing required.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.
• Current DEA Certification or eligible for certification.
• May have a certification as a Pediatric Nurse practitioner in either acute or primary care.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as family navigator under the direction of the Director of the FIN program.
• Assists families in overcoming systems and patient/family-specific barriers to community and home-based health services in order to reduce disparities by shortening the interval between a positive screen and definitive diagnosis.
• Engage with families anywhere along the continuum, from the point of initial developmental screening to referral for initial developmental evaluation, diagnostic evaluation, and access to appropriate intervention(s).
• Schedule monthly Family-Centered Interdisciplinary Network virtual meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information: commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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: N/A

Frequent Physical Activity: Hearing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

Benefits Eligible: Yes