APRN- ACWIH Mobile Health Unit (Northcentral Arkansas)

University of Arkansas System•Batesville, AR

20d•$99,500 - $134,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Arkansas Center for Women & Infants' Health (ACWIH) Mobile Health Unit is hiring an APRN to deliver compassionate, comprehensive care to women in rural and hard-to-reach communities in North Central Arkansas. The position combines independent practice with collaborative teamwork and is based on a mobile platform with a dedicated support team. The APRN provides prenatal, postpartum, well-woman, contraceptive, preventive, episodic, and chronic care. The role includes coordinating multidisciplinary care, arranging timely consultations, maintaining clinical documentation and billing, and participating in quality improvement. There may also be opportunities to contribute to clinical research aligned with the APRN’s interests. The service area is North Central Arkansas; residence in Baxter, Boone, Izard, Fulton, Sharp, Baxter, or surrounding counties is preferred.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing.
Current Arkansas Registered Nurse and APRN licensure.
National certification in the specialty.
Current BLS certification, or ability to successfully obtain it 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 preferred.
Residence in the Northcentral corner of Arkansas preferred, particularly Baxter, Boone, Izard, Fulton, Sharp, Baxter, or surrounding counties.

Responsibilities

Provide prenatal, postpartum, and preventive care to women in rural and hard-to-reach areas.
Conduct patient assessments, physical examinations, and health screenings.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and apply results to patient care.
Manage common gynecologic issues and STI testing, and provide contraceptive counseling and services, including IUDs and implants.
Deliver ongoing and follow-up care, educate patients and families, and use the nursing process to address short- and long-term needs.
Coordinate multidisciplinary care and facilitate timely consultations.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and billing, including ICD-9/CPT.
Travel to rural populations and work largely independently on the mobile unit with a small support team.
Participate in quality improvement activities.