Closing Date:
06/08/2026
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 will be responsible for direct patient care and for other administrative duties as designated by the Medical Director and his/her designee and in accordance with the Arkansas Medical Practice Act and the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act.
Master's degree in nursing required.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.
Current DEA Certification or eligible for certification.
May have a certification as a Pediatric Nurse practitioner in either acute or primary care.
Responsibilities:
Serves as family navigator under the direction of the Director of the FIN program.
Assists families in overcoming systems and patient/family-specific barriers to community and home-based health services in order to reduce disparities by shortening the interval between a positive screen and definitive diagnosis.
Engage with families anywhere along the continuum, from the point of initial developmental screening to referral for initial developmental evaluation, diagnostic evaluation, and access to appropriate intervention(s).
Schedule monthly Family-Centered Interdisciplinary Network virtual meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents:
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.
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