APRN​/PA NUSL Neuro Critical Care

Closing Date: 03/07/2026

Type of Position:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Department: ICE | NUSL Mid-Level Inpatient IP C

Department's Website:

• 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

The Advanced Practice Provider will assist the Neurocritical Care neurologist on the inpatient Neurocritical Care service. The APRN will see patients in consultation with the Neurocritical Care Faculty and also interact and coordinate clinical services with physicians and nurses from other related specialties at UAMS (e.g. emergency department, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, radiology and residents). The NCC APRN will be certified in NIHSS, Dysphagia Screen, and will be familiar with Modified Rankin Scores and the NCC protocols and stroke protocols and policies.

The APRN will rotate in attending monthly NCC and stroke team meetings.

• Master's Degree in Nursing - Family Medicine
• Three (3) years of nursing experience.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas
• APRN License
• 1 year of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic or Rheumatology preferred

• Master's Degree - Physician Assistant
• 1 year of PA experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic or Rheumatology clinic
• PA

• DNP
• 3 years of nursing experience
• 3 years of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic, or Rheumatology

• 3 years of PA experience in a ICU, ED, or other acute care area

• Extend the patient care and administrative services of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences physicians.
• Provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, prescribe medical treatments, and manage health issues for patients in collaboration with the designated physician(s).
• Work autonomously, as well, in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage patients' health care problems; and will serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
• Coordinate the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, and assuring that care is timely and appropriate.
• Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
• Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
• Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Constant Physical Activity:
Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically.

Frequent Physical Activity:
Stand.

Occasional Physical Activity:
Bend, sit, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead.

Lift/Carry Weight: 11 – 25 Lbs. or more.

Push/Pull Weight: 100 Lbs. or more.

Physical Environment:
Inside medical Facility.

Noise Level: Moderate.

Visual Requirements:
Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity.

Hazards:
Biological, Dust, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools.

Commensurate with education and experience.

• Three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

• Proof of Veteran Status

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