Closing Date:
05/01/2026
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
REP | PCPHSL CS NWA Fayetteville
Department's Website:
We are seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at UAMS Fayetteville Family Medical Center. This position plays a vital role in providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, contributing to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for a select group of patients.
This role is ideal for individuals who are compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment. If you are eager to contribute to a team dedicated to excellence in family medicine, we encourage you to apply.
High School, GED, or formal educational equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program. Associates Degree in Nursing.
One (1) year of work experience in clinical nursing
Current Arkansas Licensed Practical Nurse license
Current CPR certification
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Strong clinical knowledge and technique.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology required
Strong patient advocacy and patient education skills.
Attention to communication, oral, written, and persuasive.
Must be able to build collaborative relationships.
Possess personal credibility.
Ability to make independent judgments that have highly significant impacts on the organization.
Ability to provide motivational support to the area of responsibility.
Strong customer service orientation.
Intermediate computer skills.
Professional and courteous telephone etiquette.
General knowledge of office machines, including printers, fax machines, and scanners.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of work experience in a clinical environment with direct patient care.
Good working knowledge of the state immunization registry, care manager.
PCMH experience and care management experience.
Additional Information:
Key Responsibilities:
Direct patient care within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas, UAMS policies, procedures, and standards.
Accountable for adhering to UAMS care guidelines.
Observe patients, charting, and reporting changes in patients’ conditions.
Provide basic care and treatment of patients.
Administer prescribed medications and start intravenous fluids.
Measure and record the patient’s vital signs.
Assist patients in standing, walking, bathing, dressing, and moving in bed.
Supervise nurses’ aides and assistants.
Answer the patient’s call and determine how to assist them.
Collect samples such as blood, urine, and sputum from patients and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
Clean rooms and make beds.
Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
Record food and fluid intake and output.
Models the Core Values of UAMS – Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Teamwork, Creativity, and Excellence in compliance with company guidelines.
Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume
Optional Documents:
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), 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.
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.
Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking, Walking
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Standing, Talking, Walking
Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sharps
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.
