Aprn/pa - Arkansas Children's Northwest

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Northwest Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
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Pediatric surgery experience required
Trauma team participation mandatory
Inpatient surgical care management
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide specialized care for pediatric patients. The position requires relevant qualifications and experience, particularly in pediatric nursing or as a PA, and offers a collaborative work environment with competitive benefits. **

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 role includes instructing medical learners at multiple levels and presenting clinical cases to research and surgical teams.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide specialized care for pediatric patients. The position requires relevant qualifications and experience, particularly in pediatric nursing or as a PA, and offers a collaborative work environment with competitive benefits. **

Salary

Commensurate with Education and Experience; Not specified; Benefits include health plans, retirement match up to 10%, and education discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pediatric surgery experience required
  • Trauma team participation mandatory
  • Inpatient surgical care management
  • Patient and family education delivery

Nice-to-have

  • Research dissemination experience
  • Quality improvement initiative leadership
  • Collaborative healthcare teamwork skills

Key Requirements

  • Master's in Nursing or accredited PA program degree
  • Three years of pediatric nursing or patient experience
  • Current Arkansas RN or Physician Assistant license
  • National certification in Acute Care Pediatrics (for APRN)
  • Eligibility for prescriptive authority certificate

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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