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 nursing experience
Surgical subspecialty management
Trauma team participation
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to work in pediatric surgical care at Arkansas Children's Northwest. This role requires advanced clinical expertise in pediatrics and offers a collaborative work environment focused on improving patient care. **

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 work in pediatric surgical care at Arkansas Children's Northwest. This role requires advanced clinical expertise in pediatrics and offers a collaborative work environment focused on improving patient care. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pediatric nursing experience
  • Surgical subspecialty management
  • Trauma team participation
  • Patient assessment and diagnosis
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Master's in Nursing or accredited PA program
  • Three years 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

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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