APRN - Perioperative Services APEC

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Closing Date:

11/13/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Nursing

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

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Department:

ICE | PeriopSvc APEC

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Preoperative Evaluation Center serves as a vital role in the safe and effective management of surgical patients. The Advanced Practice Nurse will assist the anesthesiologists with performing pre-anesthesia evaluations through reviewing the available medical record, interviewing the out patients over the phone, inpatients in person and working with the anesthesiologist(s) to order and review
pertinent tests, as well as order appropriate preoperative medications. The APRN will help ensure that patients are optimized for surgery and assist in making the determination of whether the patient is appropriate for One Day Surgery or the Main OR. The future plans for this position will be to see patients in the surgical clinics, who are higher anesthesia risk patients, and provide the pre-anesthesia assessment after the patient has been seen by the surgeon and the need for surgery is determined.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Two (2) years of nursing experience
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas;
• Arkansas APRN License
• Must be able to operate all typical nursing equipment essential to perform 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of APRN experience
• Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained in conjunction with hire.

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Provides comprehensive health assessments, determines diagnoses, implements treatment plans, prescribes medical treatments, and manages health issues for patients in collaboration with the designated physician.
• Coordinates specialized, multidisciplinary care and facilitates consults of patients to assure timely and appropriate treatment.
• Collaborates with a variety of health care professionals to diagnose and manage patients' health care problems serving as a resource,interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
• Manages post procedure immunosuppression and labs of patient in coordination with physician and pharmacist.
• Participates in institutional initiatives and encourages the participation of others.
• Collaborates in policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation using best practices in delivering quality service.
• Edits and documents results in various critical care systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

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:

Feeling, Hearing, Lifting, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Hearing, Lifting, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crawling, Reaching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

About Us

At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for health care and non-health care professionals who believe in excellence as a way of life. If you think you have the skills and commitment to succeed at the highest level, consider a career at UAMS, the state’s only academic health sciences center. Combining diverse talents and expertise, our employees work together to provide advanced patient care.

We currently have a wide variety of positions available, from patient care to support staff- we may have the perfect position for you.

Center for Faculty Excellence

UAMS is Arkansas’ only comprehensive academic health sciences center. We educate and train the vast majority of the state’s physicians and prepare doctors, scientists, nurses, pharmacists and health professionals through innovation, compassion, teamwork and patient- and family-centered care so they can impact the world.

Nursing

UAMS rewards its nurses! Statewide opportunities are available in direct patient care, education, and research settings. We offer Bonus Programs, Hotel Lodging, New Graduate RN Residency and support for Clinical Ladder, National Certification, Shared Governance, and Recognition Programs to name a few. Go to nurses.uams.edu for more details.

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