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Closing Date:

10/03/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)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 A

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant PRN will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care to critically ill surgical patients in the intensive care setting. They will collaborate with attending physicians, surgeons, residents and nurses to implement individualized care plans. They will require excellent clinical skills, and a passion for patient-centered care. The APRN/PA PRN will be
responsible for managing care of SICU patients, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, assisting in the development and implementation of evidence-based clinical guidelines and protocols, and participating in QI initiatives to enhance patient outcomes. The APRN/PA PRN must have a high level of expertise to perform assessments/diagnosis/treatment of actual/potential problems of patients.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• The APRN/PA manages health issues for patients, independently or in collaboration with the designated physicians.

• The APRN/PA is expected to provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, prescribe medical treatments, and manage health issues for patients in collaboration with the designated physician(s).

• The APRN/PA works autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of medical professional individuals.

• The APRN/PA extends the patient care and administrative services of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences physicians in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

• The APRN/PA supervises their assigned group with duties that include but are not limited to: conducting annual evaluations, approving final schedules, participating in disciplinary issues, and collaborating with service line physicians and nursing administration to best allocate APRN resources.

• The APRN/PA works autonomously, as well as, in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage patients' health care problems; and will serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.

• The APRN/PA coordinates the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, assuring that care is timely and appropriate.

• Interacts with, and assists, the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.

• Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.

• Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments

• Follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.

• Assists internal and external stakeholders, as needed, with exceptional customer service.

• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

72.00 per hour

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume

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:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Substance Abuse Testing

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:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

No