Aprn/pa - Arkansas Children's Northwest

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience
On-site
Pediatric patient management
Surgical subspecialties
Trauma team participation
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) for its Arkansas Children's Northwest facility. The role requires advanced clinical expertise in pediatrics, with a focus on managing patients across various surgical specialties

Job Summary

  • The APRN/PA provides patient care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas or under physician supervision as defined by state law.
  • Responsibilities include daily management of pediatric patients across surgical subspecialties, responding to consults, and participating in the trauma team.
  • UAMS offers benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, retirement matching, and educational discounts.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) for its Arkansas Children's Northwest facility. The role requires advanced clinical expertise in pediatrics, with a focus on managing patients across various surgical specialties.

Salary

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • pediatric patient management
  • surgical subspecialties
  • trauma team participation
  • patient and family education
  • quality improvement activities

Nice-to-have

  • promoting harmonious relationships
  • positive organizational image
  • utilizing research in practice

Key Requirements

  • Master's in Nursing with 3 years pediatric nursing experience (APRN)
  • Current Arkansas RN License (APRN)
  • National Certification in Acute Care Pediatrics (APRN)
  • Eligible for prescriptive authority certificate (APRN)
  • Graduate from accredited physician assistant program (PA-C)
  • 3 years experience with pediatric patients (PA-C)
  • Current Arkansas Physician Assistant license (PA-C)

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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