APRN - Perioperative Services APEC

Closing Date: 11/13/2026
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

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 theApply link/button.

Department:
ICE | PeriopSvc APEC

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Preoperative Evaluation Center serves as a vital role in the safe and effective management of surgical patients. The Advanced Practice Nurse will assist the anesthesiologists with performing pre-anesthesia evaluations through reviewing the available medical record, interviewing the out patients over the phone, inpatients in person and working with the anesthesiologist(s) to order and review
pertinent tests, as well as order appropriate preoperative medications. The APRN will help ensure that patients are optimized for surgery and assist in making the determination of whether the patient is appropriate for One Day Surgery or the Main OR. The future plans for this position will be to see patients in the surgical clinics, who are higher anesthesia risk patients, and provide the pre-anesthesia assessment after the patient has been seen by the surgeon and the need for surgery is determined.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Two (2) years of nursing experience
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas;
• Arkansas APRN License
• Must be able to operate all typical nursing equipment essential to perform 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of APRN experience
• Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained in conjunction with hire.

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Provides comprehensive health assessments, determines diagnoses, implements treatment plans, prescribes medical treatments, and manages health issues for patients in collaboration with the designated physician.
• Coordinates specialized, multidisciplinary care and facilitates consults of patients to assure timely and appropriate treatment.
• Collaborates with a variety of health care professionals to diagnose and manage patients' health care problems serving as a resource,interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
• Manages post procedure immunosuppression and labs of patient in coordination with physician and pharmacist.
• 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.
• Edits and documents results in various critical care systems.
• 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), ResumeProof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contactfor 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, Criminal Background 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:
Feeling, Hearing, Lifting, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Feeling, Hearing, Lifting, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Crawling, Reaching, Stooping
Benefits Eligible:
Yes