The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) for its Arkansas Children's Northwest facility. This role involves providing patient care primarily in pediatric surgical settings, requiring a strong background in pediatric nursing or physician assistant studies
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant, Certified (PA-C) is a licensed healthcare professional with advanced clinical knowledge and expertise in a specialized area of practice.
Daily management of pediatric patients across all surgical subspecialties including pediatric surgery, orthopedics, and otolaryngology.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks including health, retirement, and educational discounts for qualifying staff.
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) for its Arkansas Children's Northwest facility. This role involves providing patient care primarily in pediatric surgical settings, requiring a strong background in pediatric nursing or physician assistant studies.
Salary
Commensurate with Education and Experience
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
pediatric patient management
inpatient care
trauma team participation
patient education
quality improvement activities
Nice-to-have
promoting harmonious relationships
positive organizational image
research dissemination
Key Requirements
Master’s in Nursing plus three (3) years of pediatric nursing experience (for APRN)
Arkansas RN License (for APRN)
National Certification in Acute Care Pediatrics (for APRN)
Eligible for prescriptive authority certificate (for APRN)
Graduate from accredited physician assistant program (for PA-C)
Three (3) years of experience with pediatric patients (for PA-C)
Arkansas Physician Assistant license (for PA-C)
Eligible for prescriptive authority certificate (for PA-C)
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States