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 across surgical subspecialties
Trauma team participation including resuscitation
Collaboration with inpatient or and emergency departments
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) for their Arkansas Children's Northwest facility. The role requires significant pediatric experience and offers a collaborative work environment focused on improving patient care and education. **

Job Summary

  • The position involves daily management of pediatric patients across surgical subspecialties including orthopedics and otolaryngology.
  • UAMS offers benefits such as health plans, up to 10% retirement matching, and an education discount for staff dependents.
  • Candidates must be eligible for prescriptive authority certificates and hold current Arkansas licensure.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) for their Arkansas Children's Northwest facility. The role requires significant pediatric experience and offers a collaborative work environment focused on improving patient care and education. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pediatric patient management across surgical subspecialties
  • Trauma team participation including resuscitation
  • 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 consultation

Key Requirements

  • Master's in Nursing plus three years pediatric nursing experience (APRN)
  • Accredited physician assistant program plus three years pediatric experience (PA-C)
  • Current Arkansas RN or Physician Assistant license
  • National Certification in Acute Care Pediatrics (APRN only)
  • Eligibility for prescriptive authority certificate

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required on first day

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