APRN – Perioperative Services

University of Arkansas System

. Perform pre-anesthesia evaluations by reviewing medical records and interviewing outpatients by phone and inpatients in person .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pre-anesthesia evaluations, comprehensive health assessments, and collaborative patient care management. Holds necessary nursing licenses and prescriptive authority to ensure optimal patient outcomes in surgical settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In NursingLicensed Registered Nurse In ArkansasArkansas APRN LicensePrescriptive AuthorityTwo Years Of Nursing Experience

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Hard Skills

Pre-Anesthesia EvaluationsHealth AssessmentsDiagnosis DeterminationTreatment Plan ImplementationPatient ManagementCollaboration With Healthcare ProfessionalsPost-Procedure Immunosuppression ManagementCritical Care DocumentationOperating Nursing EquipmentCompliance With CDC Universal Precautions

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Critical Care SystemsNursing EquipmentEKG MachinesBlood Pressure Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

DEA LicenseLicense Or Certificate

Industry Keywords

One Day SurgeryMain ORMultidisciplinary CarePatient ConsultsInstitutional InitiativesPolicy DevelopmentProgram Evaluation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform pre-anesthesia evaluations by reviewing medical records and interviewing outpatients by phone and inpatients in person
Work with anesthesiologists to order and review pertinent tests and appropriate preoperative medications
Help ensure patients are optimized for surgery
Assist in determining whether patients are appropriate for One Day Surgery or the Main OR
In future, see higher-anesthesia-risk patients in surgical clinics and provide pre-anesthesia assessments after surgical evaluation
Provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, prescribe medical treatments, and manage health issues in collaboration with the designated physician
Coordinate specialized, multidisciplinary care and facilitate patient consults
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to diagnose and manage patient health problems
Manage post-procedure immunosuppression and patient labs in coordination with physicians and pharmacists
Participate in institutional initiatives
Collaborate in policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation
Edit and document results in various critical care systems
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, including 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
Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained in conjunction with hire
Required documents: License or Certificate, list of three professional references, and resume
Pre-employment screening: annual TB screening, criminal background check, substance abuse testing
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

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