APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Join the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (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.

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 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 preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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.

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Department: COM | Otolaryngology Nursing Services

Summary of Job Duties:

• 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.

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

Salary Information: commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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.

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