Closing Date:
05/29/2026
Clinical Staff - Nursing
Regular
Sponsorship Available:
No
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):
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.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu
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The APRN/PA is a skilled health care provider who has successfully completed an educational program that provides specialized certification and is regulated by either the Arkansas State Board of Nursing or the Arkansas State Medical Board. An APRN/PA manifests a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of actual and potential health problems of pediatric patients and their families. An APRN/PA possesses an advanced knowledge level, skill and competence in the provision of care to specific patient and family populations and serves across the care continuum as a clinical resource for patients, family, staff and the community. The APRN/PA is a skilled health care provider who utilizes critical judgment in the performance of comprehensive health assessments, identification of differential diagnoses, and the prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. The APRN/PA provides direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease in the outpatient setting. The APRN/PA practices autonomously in a collaborative practice setting with a physician or physicians with practice comparable in scope, specialty or expertise. The APRN/PA may also work with multidisciplinary teams. The APRN/PA is responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the philosophy and policies of UAMS and the mission of Arkansas Children’s Hospital. The role of this provider may also include conducting research, providing education, and impacting policy.
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
This position is located in Springdale, AR, at the Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Graduate from an accredited nursing program with at least a Master’s in Nursing.
National Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. May have a certification as a Pediatric Nurse practitioner in either acute or primary care.
PA:
Graduate from an accredited physician assistant program defined by the Arkansas State Medical Board.
Current Arkansas Physician Assistant license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Maintains required audits for credentialing.
Engages in appropriate continuing education programs, maintains mandatory competencies, medical center computer-based learning modules, and health monitoring services.
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.
Coordinates the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, and 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.
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 healthcare providers and community resources when appropriate.
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 to make informed decisions.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu 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.
Criminal Background Check
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.
Hearing, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Feeling, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
N/A
Yes
Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.
The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 70,000 students, employs over 27,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $4 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
