Aprn/Pa - Wisl

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Requirements

Master’s Degree
Two (2) years nursing experience
Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas; APRN/CPN License, or PA with State Medical Board.
Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
Must be able to operate all typical nursing equipment essential to performing the job (i.e., scales, procedure equipment, needles, blood pressure equipment, and EKG machines).
Must have normal communication sensory requirement.
Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated.

Nice To Haves

Preferred nursing experience in endocrine or women’s health.
Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

Delivers prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care to women, including routine assessments, screenings, and management of complications.
Collaborates with maternal-fetal medicine specialists to care for patients with conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and placental abnormalities.
Supports laboring patients, assist with deliveries, and respond to obstetric emergencies in the labor and delivery unit.
Conducts newborn assessments, manage common neonatal conditions, and collaborate with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team for more complex cases.
Provides education on breastfeeding, safe sleep practices, infant care, and postpartum mental health to families.
Engages in telehealth consultations to extend care to underserved populations, ensuring access to specialized services.
Collaborates with obstetricians, pediatricians, lactation consultants, and social workers to deliver holistic care to mothers and infants.
Engages in quality assurance and improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery processes.
Delivers care through mobile health units and community outreach programs, ensuring access to services for women in rural areas.
Contributes to clinical research and provide education to medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals.
May perform other duties assigned.