Aprn/pa - Arkansas Children's Northwest

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Northwest Arkansas, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
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Pediatric patient management
Surgical subspecialty experience
Trauma team participation
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) for pediatric care, specifically focusing on surgical subspecialties. The ideal candidate will have significant pediatric experience, a relevant advanced degree, and must be licensed in Arkansas. **

Job Summary

  • The position involves daily management of pediatric patients across surgical subspecialties including surgery, orthopedics, and otolaryngology.
  • Candidates will participate in trauma team resuscitation, coordinate with emergency departments, and educate patients and families on treatment plans.
  • The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences offers benefits including health plans, retirement matching up to 10%, and education discounts.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) for pediatric care, specifically focusing on surgical subspecialties. The ideal candidate will have significant pediatric experience, a relevant advanced degree, and must be licensed in Arkansas. **

Salary

Commensurate with Education and Experience; Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement match up to 10%; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pediatric patient management
  • Surgical subspecialty experience
  • Trauma team participation
  • Patient family education
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Research dissemination skills
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Medical learner instruction
  • Collaborative healthcare environment

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Nursing or PA program graduate
  • Three years pediatric nursing or patient experience
  • Current Arkansas RN or Physician Assistant license
  • National certification in Acute Care Pediatrics (APRN) or PA-C
  • 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 United States

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