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University of Arkansas

APRN/PA - Cardiology

University of Arkansas, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208

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Position Details

Closing Date:

11/07/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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.

Benefits and Perks 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

Job Summary As an integral part of the UAMS Cardiovascular Service Line, the APRN or PA works collaboratively with the physicians to ensure continuity of care to Cardiovascular patients. The APRNs or PAs help plan, implement, and evaluate health care treatments.

Qualifications APRNs Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Certification

3 years of nursing experience

Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas; APRN License

Prescriptive authority and a DEA license must be obtained after hire.

PAs Qualifications

Master's Degree

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Certification through NCCPA

Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire

Responsibilities

Gathers information systematically and skillfully from all sources for both new and established patients: past medical history, diagnostic tests, comprehensive physical examination, behavioral, developmental, and psychosocial assessments, differentiating between normal and abnormal variations for all body systems, and accurately interpreting diagnostic tests.

Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process in the assessment and identification of patient/family long-term and short-term physical, psychosocial, educational, and cultural needs for assigned patient populations.

Provides ongoing and follow-up care, as well as patient and family education.

Accurately interprets health assessment data and applies findings in directing patient care.

Utilizes knowledge and expertise when planning long and short-term care, including appropriate pharmacologic and diagnostic treatments as needed.

Prioritizes patient/family needs to optimize the health outcome in a cost-efficient manner.

Documents all health data and plan of care, and care according to policy.

Evaluates patient/family response to the plan of care through systematic follow-up.

Documentation of the patient/family outcomes, reassessing and modifying the plan as needed to achieve health goals.

Accurately completes all billing forms, including diagnostic (ICD-10) and treatment (CPT) codes, based on federal and state laws and UAMS policy.

Communicates with referring physicians, allied health providers, and hospital staff as appropriate.

Salary Information Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission)

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Resume

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

Recruitment Contact Information Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

Application Submission 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

Annual TB Screening

Criminal Background Check

Substance Abuse Testing

Physical Activity Requirements

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers (including keyboarding), Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps

Occasional Physical Activity:

Stooping

Benefits Eligible Yes

EEO Statement The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Legal & FOIA Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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