APRN/PA NUSL Neuro Critical Care

Closing Date: 09/01/2026

About the Role

The Advanced Practice Provider will assist the Neurocritical Care neurologist on the inpatient Neurocritical Care service. The APRN will see patients in consultation with the Neurocritical Care Faculty and also interact and coordinate clinical services with physicians and nurses from other related specialties at UAMS (e.g. emergency department, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, radiology and residents). The NCC APRN will be certified in NIHSS, Dysphagia Screen, and will be familiar with Modified Rankin Scores and the NCC protocols and stroke protocols and policies. The APRN will rotate in attending monthly NCC and stroke team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Extend the patient care and administrative services of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences physicians.
• Provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, prescribe medical treatments, and manage health issues for patients in collaboration with the designated physician(s).
• Work autonomously, as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage patients' health care problems; serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
• Coordinate the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, and assuring that care is timely and appropriate.
• Interact with and assist the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills; communicate accurate and complete information; maintain strict confidentiality when necessary.
• Demonstrate positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follow the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
• Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing – Acute Care APRN (for APRN role) or Master’s Degree – Physician Assistant (for PA role).
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas and APRN License (for APRN role).
• Three (3) years of nursing experience (for APRN role).
• One (1) year of APRN experience in an ICU or Neurology (preferred for APRN role).
• One (1) year of PA experience in an ICU or Neurology (for PA role).

Preferred Qualifications

• DNP (for APRN role).
• Three (3) years of APRN experience in an ICU or Neurology Clinic, or Rheumatology (for APRN role).
• Three (3) years of PA experience in an ICU, ED, or other acute care area (for PA role).

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.