APRN/PA - Peds Ortho

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Closing Date: 09/12/2026 Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Nursing Job Type: Regular Work Shift:

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No Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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

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Department: COM | Orthopaedics Surgery Bumpass group Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties: The APRN/PA will be located at ACH in Little Rock, AR, and will assist Orthopaedic Spine physicians with clinic, organizing visits and performing clinic procedures, assist in the operating room, answer pages, and round on inpatients as needed. The APRN/PA will augment a physician's ability to provide medical services to patients; collect and document data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations, and provide direct patient care services. Will be included in the Orthopaedic after-hours call rotation. Call for urgent and/or emergent treatment of orthopedic conditions is expected and a requirement of the position. This includes the reduction of fractures and other similar orthopedic procedures that can be done in the emergency department. Qualifications: APRN: • Graduate from an accredited nursing program with at least a Master’s in Nursing.

• National Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in acute care.

PA: • Graduate from an accredited physician assistant program or eligible as defined by the Arkansas State Medical Board.

• Current Arkansas Physician Assistant license or eligible for licensure.

  Preferred Qualifications : • Basic Life Support (BLS).

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Responsibilities: • Obtains a relevant health and medical history, performs a physician examination, both focused and comprehensive, depending on patient needs, identifies health risks and needs, updates and records changes in health status, and assesses mental and functional status.

• Formulates an appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, physical exam, and clinical findings, and identifies the needs of the individual and family as a result of the patient interview (history) and physical exam. Will be included in the Orthopaedic after-hours call rotation.

• Provides an acceptable plan of care that maximizes the patient’s health potential and takes into account: ordering of appropriate diagnostic tests, identifying and prescribing appropriate pharmacologic agents when needed, and identifying and planning non-pharmacologic interventions when appropriate, and develops a plan for education of the patient and their family or caregiver.

• Consults with physicians and other health professionals when needed.

• Plans are based on established priorities and include: accurately conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing pharmacologic agents under prescriptive protocols, providing relevant and timely patient and caregiver education, and making appropriate referrals to other health professionals.

• Follows up on the client by phone calls, rounds, scheduled visits, and lab results.

• Facilitates patient participation and self-care when able, and provides information to patients and families in order for them to make decisions and choices about thei

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