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University of Arkansas System

APRN/PA – SICU

University of Arkansas System

. Work collaboratively with attending physicians and surgical residents to ensure continuity of care in the Surgical ICU .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeLittle Rock • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Acute Care Nursing with a focus on patient assessment, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in utilizing critical thinking and evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner CertificationMaster’s Degree in NursingLicensed Registered Nurse in ArkansasICD-10 and CPT CodingPatient Care Coordination

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Hard Skills
Patient AssessmentHealthcare Treatment PlanningCritical ThinkingPatient EducationProcedure PerformanceHealth Data DocumentationQuality Improvement ActivitiesAlcohol-Use ScreeningPharmacologic Treatment PlanningDiagnostic Treatment Planning
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingEmpathy
Tools & Technologies
Nursing EquipmentElectronic Health Records
Certifications & Qualifications
APRN LicenseNational Certification in Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPA License
Industry Keywords
Surgical ICUContinuity of CarePatient Progress MonitoringCase ManagementUniversal PrecautionsPatient and Family Needs AssessmentResearch DisseminationQuality Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work collaboratively with attending physicians and surgical residents to ensure continuity of care in the Surgical ICU
  • Plan, implement, and evaluate healthcare treatments
  • Conduct daily rounds
  • Perform a variety of procedures
  • Monitor patient progress
  • Provide patient and family education
  • Coordinate patient care with case managers and social workers
  • Serve as a liaison to bedside nurses and ancillary staff
  • Gather patient information, medical history, diagnostic tests, physical examinations, and psychosocial assessments
  • Assess patient and family needs using critical thinking and the nursing process
  • Provide ongoing and follow-up care
  • Interpret health assessment data and direct patient care
  • Plan long- and short-term care, including pharmacologic and diagnostic treatments
  • Document health data and plans of care
  • Evaluate patient and family responses and modify care plans
  • Complete billing forms with ICD-10 and CPT codes
  • Communicate with referring physicians, allied health providers, and hospital staff
  • Conduct alcohol-use screenings and provide interventions
  • Participate in quality improvement activities and improve patient care delivery and cost effectiveness
  • Evaluate practice using current research findings
  • Disseminate research through practice, publication, education, and/or consultation
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • APRN: Master’s Degree in Nursing – Acute Care
  • APRN: Three (3) years of nursing experience
  • APRN: Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas
  • APRN: APRN License
  • APRN: National certification in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • PA: Master’s Degree – Physician Assistant
  • PA: 1 year of PA experience in Acute Care
  • PA: PA License
  • Ability to operate typical nursing equipment essential to the job
  • Normal communication sensory requirement
  • Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
  • Required license or certificate documentation
  • Pre-employment screening, including criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • 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