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Closing Date:

10/31/2026

Type of Position:

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | SUSL ENT Mid Level

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The PA/APRN supports an Adult Facial Plastics service within an academic Level I trauma center. Responsibilities include first assist in the OR, ED and inpatient consults (including trauma activations), complex facial laceration repair, inpatient continuity and discharge coordination, outpatient clinic care (independent and as an extender), and statewide phone triage to facilitate timely follow-up. The role includes collaboration with residents/fellows and opportunities for teaching and quality improvement. 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

APRN

• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Three years of nursing experience
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas
• APRN License
• Acute Care Certification

PA

• Master's in PA Studies
• PA Licensure
• National certification (PA-C or AGACNP-BC/ACNPC-AG).

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• First assist for adult facial plastic procedures (reconstructive and aesthetic, as credentialed).
• Pre-op planning, consents per policy, equipment/implant readiness, intra-op assistance, and post-op orders.
• Close collaboration with the surgical team to ensure safety, efficiency, and protocol adherence.Emergency Department and Hospital Consults
• Perform urgent and emergent ED consults for facial plastics/ENT-related conditions, including Level I trauma activationsas appropriate to scope.
• Independently perform complex facial laceration repair and bedside wound management (e.g., layered closure, debridement,hemostasis, dressing care) per privileging.
• Conduct inpatient consults, formulate assessments and plans, coordinate imaging/labs, and escalate to attending as indicated.
• Determine disposition (bedside management vs. OR) and coordinate transitions of care.
• Daily rounding, progress notes, order entry, care coordination, and discharge planning/education.
• Ensure safe handoffs and timely outpatient follow-up after discharge.
• Evaluate new and established patients: histories, focused exams, treatment planning, documentation.
• Provide post-op care, wound checks, suture removal, scar care, and minor procedures per privileging.
• Function independently and as an extender under collaborative practice agreements and protocols.
• Provide statewide phone triage for symptom assessment, red-flag identification, and disposition.
• Facilitate expedited outpatient appointments and, when needed, transfer coordination in collaboration with the attending and
• access teams.
• Teach and collaborate with residents, fellows, students, and APP learners in ED, OR, and clinic settings.
• Participate in M&M, QA/PI initiatives, protocol development, and evidence-based practice updates.
• Contribute to data collection/registries and research activities as interested and applicable.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation and coding.
• Adhere to institutional policies, EMTALA requirements, trauma protocols, and infection control standards.
• Support on-call coverage for ED/inpatient consults as scheduled.
• May perform 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

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes