APRN​/PA - Baptist Health Medical Oncology Clinic and Infusion Center

Position: APRN/PA - Baptist Health Medical Oncology Clinic and Infusion Center.

Closing Date: 01/11/2026

Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type: Regular

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Summary: 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.

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.

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.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at ask recruitment.

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Employment in this role is managed by UAMS, but located at Baptist Health Little Rock.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Essential for the job - the applicant must possess at the time of hire)

• Education, general:
  Master's Degree in nursing
• Experience, length in years and kind:
  Two (2) years nursing experience
• Licenses, certificates, or registration:
  Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas; APRN/CPN License. Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• Special knowledge, abilities and skills:
  Must be able to operate all typical nursing equipment essential to performing the job (i.e., scales, procedure equipment, needles, blood pressure equipment, and EKG machines).
• Must have normal communication sensory requirement.
• Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated.

Preferred Qualifications (Non-essential for the job
-the applicant may possess at the time of hire)

• Licenses, certificates, or registration:
  Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough initial and follow-up assessments of oncology patients.
• Reviews medical history, physical exam, and current status to inform care.
• Obtains patient health histories and perform physical examinations.
• Orders appropriate laboratory tests, imaging or other diagnostics and reviews/interprets results to guide treatment decisions.
• Collaborates with the oncology physician team to plan and manage treatment regimens.
• Coordinates infusion visits, monitor patient response, manage side-effects and adjust care as needed.
• Prescribes oral or IV medications initiates supportive care.
• Monitors for infusion reactions, and intervenes when needed to manage adverse effects or complications.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, oncologists, infusion nurses, pharmacy, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, support services, and other team members.
• Ensures continuity and coordination of care.
• Educates patients and families on the disease process, treatment options, expected side-effects, infusion process, monitoring, self-care, symptom recognition and when to seek help.
• Serves as patient advocates, helping navigate care, improve access, and support quality of life.
• Educate patients and answer questions regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.
• Maintains accurate documentation of patient encounters, treatment plans, medications and outcomes.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensures adherence to institutional protocols, regulatory standards.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Resume

Optional Documents: License or Certificate (see special instructions for…