APRN​/PA - SICU

Closing Date

07/17/2026

Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

No

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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.

• 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 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 preference, 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.

ICE | SUSL Trauma Mid-L C

As an integral part of the UAMS Surgical Intensive Care (SICU) Team, the APRN/PA works collaboratively with the attending physicians and surgical residents to ensure continuity of care in the Surgical ICU. SICU APRNs/PAs help plan, implement, and evaluate health care treatments. Daily rounds, a variety of procedures, monitoring patient progress, and providing patient and family education are part of the wide scope of practice.

SICU APRNs/PAs work closely with case managers and social workers to coordinate patient care. In addition, SICU APRNs/PAs function as a liaison to bedside nurses and ancillary staff.

• Master’s degree in nursing
• Three (3) years of nursing experience
• Acute Care Certifications
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas
• APRN Licensure
• Master’s Education (for PA)
• PA Licensure (for PA)

• Must be able to operate all standard nursing equipment essential to performing the job (i.e., scales, procedure equipment, needles, blood pressure equipment, and EKG machines).
• Must have normal communication and sensory requirements
• Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated.

• Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process to assess and identify patient/family short- and long-term physical, psychosocial, educational, and cultural needs for assigned patient populations.
• Provides ongoing and follow-up care and patient/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, the 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…