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Closing Date:

07/17/2026

Type of Position:

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)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:

ICE | SUSL Trauma Mid-L C

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

As an integral part of the UAMS Surgical Intensive Care (SICU) Team, the APRN/PA works collaboratively with the attending physicians and surgical residents to ensure continuity of care in the Surgical ICU. SICU APRNs/PAs 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. SICU APRNs/PAs work closely with case managers and social workers to coordinate patient care. In addition, SICU APRN/PAs function as a liaison to bedside nurses and ancillary staff.

Qualifications:

​Minimum Qualifications:

APRN:

• Master's degree in nursing

• Three (3) years of nursing experience

• Acute Care Certifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas

• APRN Licensure

PA:

• Master's Education

• PA Licensure

Special knowledge, abilities, skills:

• Must be able to operate all standard nursing equipment essential to performing the job (i.e., scales, procedure equipment, needles, blood pressure equipment, and EKG machines).

• Must have normal communication and sensory requirements

• Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process to assess and identify patient/family short- and long-term physical, psychosocial, educational, and cultural needs for assigned patient populations.

• Provides ongoing and follow-up care and patient/family education.

• Accurately interprets health assessment data and applies findings in directing patient care.

• Utilizes knowledge and expertise when planning long and short-term care, including appropriate pharmacologic and diagnostic treatments as needed.

• Prioritizes patient/family needs to optimize the health outcome in a cost-efficient manner.

• Documents all health data, the plan of care, and care according to policy.

• Evaluates patient/family response to the plan of care through systematic follow-up.

• Documentation of the patient/family outcomes, reassessing, and modifying the plan as needed to achieve health goals.

• Accurately completes all billing forms, including diagnostic (ICD-10) and treatment (CPT) codes, based on federal and state laws and UAMS policy.

• Communicates with referring physicians, allied health providers, and hospital staff as appropriate.

• Assures universal screenings for alcohol use on all patients and provides interventions for those patients screening positive

• Actively 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.

• Critically evaluates existing practice in light of current research findings.

• Disseminates relevant research findings through practice, publication, education, and/or consultation.

• Other duties may be assigned to this position.

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), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] 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:

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:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes