Aprn/pa - Arkansas Children's Northwest

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Northwest Arkansas, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Not specified
Pediatric patient management across surgical subspecialties
Trauma team participation and resuscitation skills
Collaboration with inpatient or and emergency departments
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is looking for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to provide comprehensive care for pediatric patients in Northwest Arkansas. The position requires specific educational qualifications and experience in pediatric nursing or physician assistant roles, along with a focus on teamwork and patient care improvement

Job Summary

  • The position involves daily management of pediatric patients across surgical subspecialties including orthopedics and otolaryngology.
  • Candidates will participate as active members of the trauma team, handling resuscitation and subsequent patient management.
  • The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences offers benefits including health plans, retirement matching up to 10%, and education discounts.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is looking for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to provide comprehensive care for pediatric patients in Northwest Arkansas. The position requires specific educational qualifications and experience in pediatric nursing or physician assistant roles, along with a focus on teamwork and patient care improvement.

Salary

Commensurate with Education and Experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pediatric patient management across surgical subspecialties
  • Trauma team participation and resuscitation skills
  • Collaboration with inpatient OR and emergency departments

Nice-to-have

  • Experience instructing medical learners at multiple levels
  • Participation in quality improvement activities
  • Research dissemination through publication or education

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Nursing plus three years pediatric nursing experience
  • Current Arkansas RN License and National Certification in Acute Care Pediatrics
  • Graduate from accredited physician assistant program plus three years pediatric experience
  • Current Arkansas Physician Assistant license
  • Eligibility for prescriptive authority certificate
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the US

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