APRN-ACWIH Mobile Health Unit (Southwest Arkansas)

University of Arkansas • Texarkana, TX

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse will join the Arkansas Center for Women & Infants' Health (ACWIH) Mobile Health Unit and provide comprehensive care to women in rural and hard-to-reach communities in Southwest Arkansas. The role combines independent clinical practice with collaborative teamwork and uses a mobile platform supported by a dedicated team. Care includes prenatal, postpartum, well-woman, contraceptive, episodic, and chronic care. The APRN will coordinate multidisciplinary care, arrange timely consultations, manage billing and documentation, and may contribute to clinical research aligned with their interests. The position includes travel to rural populations and participation in quality improvement activities. The preferred service-area residence is in the southwest corner of the state.

Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in nursing; Arkansas RN licensure; APRN and RN national certification in the specialty; and current BLS certification or successful completion within the first 30 days of employment. Prescriptive authority and a DEA license must be obtained before hire. Two years of nursing, prenatal, or women's health experience and residence in the southwest corner of Arkansas are preferred. Salary is $99,500–$134,000. Benefits eligibility is indicated for this position.

Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas.
• APRN and RN national certification in the specialty.
• Current BLS certification, or ability to successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA license obtained before hire.
• Advanced knowledge of prenatal, postpartum, and well-woman care, contraception, and common gynecologic issues.
• Proficiency in comprehensive assessments and physical examinations.
• Skill in ordering, interpreting, and applying diagnostic test results.
• Expertise in contraceptive counseling and provision, including IUDs and implants.
• Competence in risk assessment, patient education, and health promotion.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary care and facilitate timely consultations.
• Proficiency in medical documentation, billing (ICD-9/CPT), and care planning.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently in a mobile, field-based environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of nursing, prenatal, or women's health experience.
• Residence in the southwest corner of Arkansas.

Responsibilities

• Provide prenatal, postpartum, and preventive care to women in rural and hard-to-reach areas.
• Conduct patient assessments, examinations, and health screenings.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and manage common gynecologic issues and STI testing.
• Provide contraceptive counseling and provision, including IUDs and implants.
• Deliver ongoing and follow-up care, patient and family education, and care addressing short- and long-term needs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and facilitate timely consultations.
• Maintain accurate billing and medical documentation, including ICD-9/CPT documentation.
• Travel to rural populations and work largely independently on the mobile health unit with a small support team.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to clinical research aligned with the APRN's interests, as opportunities arise.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contributions with up to 10% matched by UAMS.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior