University of Arkansas System

APRN/PA - Infectious Disease

University of Arkansas System$80K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Nursing for APRN or Master's Degree for PA
  • Three years of nursing experience or one year PA experience in a Family or Internal Medicine Clinic
  • Active Arkansas nursing license or PA license
  • National certification for APRNs
  • Preferred: DNP for APRNs and experience in managing chronic infectious diseases for both roles

Responsibilities

  • Initiate and monitor antimicrobial therapies
  • Manage patients in the Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) program
  • Review lab and imaging data for clinical management
  • Coordinate care with healthcare teams and specialists
  • Educate patients and families on disease management and treatment
  • Accurately document patient encounters in the electronic medical record
  • Engage in teaching and research activities related to infectious diseases

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for staff and families
  • Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents
  • Retirement contribution match up to 10%
  • Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • Concierge prescription delivery services
Full Job Description
Closing Date:
09/13/2026
Type of Position:

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Shift Vary (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 | IMSL MS APRN

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
**This position will hire for either APRN or PA**

The Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant works collaboratively with a physician and multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to outpatients. The APRN/PA is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs. Provide comprehensive outpatient infectious disease care under established collaborative practice agreements and institutional policies. Perform detailed patient assessments including history, physical examination, diagnostic interpretation, and formulation of treatment plans.
Evaluate and manage patients with:
o HIV/AIDS
o Hepatitis and other chronic viral infections
o Osteomyelitis and chronic bone/joint infections
o Recurrent or multidrug-resistant infections
o Complex wound and soft tissue infections
o Fungal and parasitic infections
o Fever of unknown origin
o Immunocompromised host infections
o Post-hospitalization infectious disease follow-up
o Patients requiring long-term antimicrobial therapy
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

APRN:
  • Master's Degree in Nursing - FamilyMedicine
  • Three (3) years of nursing experience.
  • Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas
  • APRN License
  • 1 year of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic
  • National certification in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and Family Nurse Practitioner if an APRN


PA:
  • Master's Degree - Physician Assistant
  • 1 year of PA experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic
  • PA License


Preferred Qualifications:

APRN:
  • DNP
  • 3 years of nursing experience
  • 3 years of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic
  • Previous experience in infectious diseases, internal medicine, primary care, hospital medicine, or related specialty preferred.
  • Experience managing chronic infectious diseases
  • Experience working in an academic medical center environment.
  • Interest in antimicrobial stewardship, quality improvement, or clinical education.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.


PA:
  • 3 years of PA experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic
  • Previous experience in infectious diseases, internal medicine, primary care, hospital medicine, or related specialty preferred.
  • Experience managing chronic infectious diseases
  • Experience working in an academic medical center environment.
  • Interest in antimicrobial stewardship, quality improvement, or clinical education.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.


Additional Information:

Responsibilities:
  • Initiate, adjust, and monitor antimicrobial therapies, including oral and intravenous antibiotic regimens.
  • Manage and monitor patients enrolled in Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) programs.
  • Review laboratory, microbiology, pathology, and radiologic data to guide clinical management.
  • Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, infusion centers, home health agencies, pharmacies, and case management teams.
  • Provide patient and family education regarding disease processes, medications, infection prevention, and treatment adherence.
  • Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently within the electronic medical record.
  • Participate in telehealth services as appropriate.
  • Academic & Educational Responsibilities
  • Participate in the academic mission of the institution through collaboration with medical students, residents, fellows, APP students, and nursing staff.
  • Assist with education related to infectious diseases, antimicrobial stewardship, HIV care, infection prevention, and evidence-based practice.
  • Participate in departmental conferences, continuing education activities, and multidisciplinary meetings.
  • May assist with clinical research initiatives, quality improvement projects, presentations, publications, or protocol development.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.


Constant Physical Activity:

Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically,

Frequent Physical Activity:

Stand

Occasional Physical Activity:

Bend, sit, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead

Lift/Carry Weight: 11 - 25 Lbs. or more

Push/Pull Weight: 100 Lbs. or more

Physical Environment: Inside medical Facility

Noise Level: Moderate

Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity
Near visual acuity

Hazards:

Biological, Dust, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools

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:

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

About University of Arkansas System

The University of Arkansas System is a state university system in the U.S. state of Arkansas. It comprises six campuses; a medical school; two law schools; a graduate school focused on public service; a historically black college, statewide research, service, and educational units for agriculture, criminal justice, and archeology; and several community colleges. Over 50,000 students are enrolled in over 188 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Legally, the entire system carries the name University of Arkansas. Nonetheless, to avoid confusion with its flagship campus in Fayetteville, the system usually refers to itself as the University of Arkansas System and the Fayetteville campus usually refers to itself as the University of Arkansas.
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