Nurse Project Manager- ACWIH Mobile Health Unit (South Arkansas)

University of Arkansas • El Dorado, AR

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Project Manager will lead maternal and child health initiatives across clinics, local health units, and hospitals in the South Arkansas region, while serving as the on-site clinical nurse and coordinator for a four-county Mobile Health Clinic program. This dual-focus position combines program leadership, grant deliverables, and direct nursing services to advance perinatal and maternal health in the community.

The role provides program support, clinical expertise, and community engagement leadership across maternal and child health initiatives. It coordinates care among clinics, local health units, and hospitals to support communication, aligned workflows, and grant compliance. For the Mobile Health Clinic program, the position delivers nursing care, preventive services, health education, and patient-centered maternal health support. Applicants must live, have strong connections in, and be willing to commute daily to Union, Ashley, or Ouachita County.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor's in Nursing or a Master's in Nursing.
• Valid RN license.
• At least four years of management experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must live, have strong connections in, and be willing to commute daily to Union, Ashley, or Ouachita County.
• Knowledge of maternal, reproductive, and women's health nursing practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage staff, partners, and community members.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate complex activities.
• Ability to work independently with clear direction, exercise sound judgment, seek clarification, and proactively request guidance when needed.
• Ability to adapt to mobile, rural settings and travel requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in women's health, OB/prenatal care, or mobile health care.
• Understanding of interdisciplinary team roles and workflows.
• Proficiency with Epic.
• Residence in the southern region of Arkansas.

Responsibilities

• Lead maternal and child health initiatives across clinics, local health units, and hospitals.
• Provide program support, clinical expertise, and community engagement leadership.
• Coordinate care and communication among clinics, local health units, and hospitals; align workflows and support grant compliance.
• Serve as the on-site clinical nurse and coordinator for the four-county Mobile Health Clinic program.
• Deliver nursing care, preventive services, health education, and patient-centered maternal health support.
• Conduct program outreach and engage individuals and communities to promote services and increase participation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents for undergraduate study.
• Retirement contribution match of up to 10%.
• 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: Manager