Closing Date:
09/22/2026
Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Nursing
Job Type:
RegularDay Shift (United States of America)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 theApply link/button.

Department:
ICE | SPN Mid-Level Spine IOP C

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Advanced Practice Nurse will assist with clinic, organizing visits and performing clinic procedures. Primarily assessing patients in a clinic setting, triaging for PT and interventional pain as well as preparing them to see a surgeon visit as needed. Potentially could assist in the operating room, answer pages and round on post-operative patients on a daily and PRN basis. The APP will be responsible for managing care of outpatients post-operatively, answering telephone inquiries and filling prescriptions. Urgent Care clinic coverage with opportunities for after hours care coverage. APP must have a high level of expertise to perform assessments/diagnosis/treatment of actual/potential problems of patients.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in nursing
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas; APRN License
• Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.

Additional Information:

Job Requirements:

• Evaluate and manage patients with musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and sports-related conditions.
• Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations.
• Diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans for orthopedic conditions and injuries.
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic studies such as X-rays, MRI, CT scans, and laboratory tests.
• Prescribe medications and other treatments within established scope of practice.
• Perform or assist with office-based procedures, injections, wound care, and other orthopedic interventions as appropriate.
• Manage preoperative and postoperative orthopedic patients, including monitoring recovery and addressing complications.
• Provide follow-up care and evaluate patients' progress throughout treatment.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment options, rehabilitation, and preventive care.
• Coordinate care with orthopedic surgeons, physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Make appropriate referrals and consultations when additional specialty care is needed.
• Document assessments, treatment plans, procedures, and patient outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Respond to patient questions and clinical concerns through office visits, telephone communication, and electronic messaging.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, professional standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Perform other duties as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Walk: Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

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