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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Comprehensive healthcare provider delivering specialist services

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBatesville, AR, USA$99.5k - $134.1k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree in nursing is required.
  • Be a licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas and hold APRN and RN licensure.
  • Hold national certification in the specialty.
  • Hold current Basic Life Support certification or obtain it within the first 30 days of employment.
  • Obtain prescriptive authority and a Drug Enforcement Administration license before hire.
  • Have advanced knowledge of prenatal, postpartum, well-woman care, contraception, and common gynecologic issues.
  • Be proficient in comprehensive assessments and physical examinations.
  • Be skilled in ordering, interpreting, and applying diagnostic test results.
  • Be competent in risk assessment, patient education, and health promotion.
  • Be able to coordinate multidisciplinary care and facilitate timely consultations.
  • Be proficient in medical documentation, billing using ICD-9/CPT, and care planning.
  • Be able to work independently in a mobile, field-based environment.
  • Maintain commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

  • Provide prenatal, postpartum, and preventive care for women in rural and hard-to-reach areas; conduct assessments, examinations, and health screenings.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests; manage common gynecologic issues and sexually transmitted infection testing; provide contraceptive counseling, including IUDs and implants.
  • Deliver ongoing and follow-up care with patient and family education; apply the nursing process to assess and address long- and short-term needs.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary care, ensure timely consultations, and maintain accurate billing and documentation using 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.
  • Manage billing and documentation and coordinate care; contribute to clinical research aligned with professional interests.

Desired Qualifications

  • Two years of nursing, prenatal, or women's health experience is preferred.
  • Residence in the Northcentral Corner of Arkansas is preferred.
  • Demonstrate strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrate expertise in contraceptive counseling and provision, including IUDs and implants.

About the Company

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Comprehensive healthcare provider delivering specialist services

UAMS Health is a comprehensive medical provider in Arkansas that offers a wide range of specialty clinics and services, including women’s health, cancer treatment, orthopaedics, stroke care, and trauma. It delivers care through clinics and procedures performed by world-renowned clinicians, using the latest medical treatments and procedures. The model centers on patient- and family-centered care, supported by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ academic and clinical resources. Services come from consultations, surgeries, and specialized procedures, with additional work in community outreach and health education. The goal is to improve the health and well-being of people in Arkansas by providing high-quality, expert medical care and education.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$2.3M
Headquarters
Little Rock, AR
Founded
1879

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