Closing Date:
10/28/2026
Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Nursing
Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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.

Department:
ICE | CASL CA AdvancedPracticeProvidersSM

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Advanced Practice Provider will extend the patient care and administrative services for UAMS physicians in both inpatient and outpatient settings. APP will be expected provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, perform procedures, and prescribe medicines and treatments. The APPwill also manage health issues for patients, independently or in collaboration with the designated physicians. The APR will work autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage patient's health care problems; and will serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate. The APP will also coordinate the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, assuring that care is timely and appropriate.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree Plus Two (2) years nursing experience with Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas; APRN/CPN License
• Acute Care Certified OR Family Nurse Practitioner And/Or Urgent Care Certification
• Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.

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

• Must have normal communication sensory requirement.

• Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• 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 health care providers and community resources when appropriate.
• 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.
• 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 make informed decisions.
• 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.
• Maintains required audits for credentialing.
• Engages in appropriate continuing education programs, maintain mandatory competencies, medical center computer based learning modules, and health monitoring services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:



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, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
Frequent Physical Activity:
Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Standing, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Balancing, Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Sitting, Stooping
Benefits Eligible:
Yes