Advanced Practice Nurse

Full Time

$82,000 to $84,000

Onsite

NC0612025

Advanced Practice Nurse

630000 - Office-Student Health Serv

We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work!

At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide remote work days may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary. Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals.

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) for Women’s Health will be the primary role to provide comprehensive, student-centered care focused on women’s health issues for students within a collegiate environment. The ANP in the Student Health Clinic will also provide primary care, preventive services, and health education to university students, faculty, and staff. The ANP will focus on delivering comprehensive healthcare in a collaborative environment addressing a wide range of health concerns from acute illnesses to chronic conditions, mental health, and wellness promotion. This role plays a critical part in promoting student health, well-being, and academic success through quality care and preventative health services. Working within the Student Health Clinic, the ANP will assess, diagnose, and treat a range of gynecological, reproductive, and preventive health concerns specific to the student population. This role involves collaborative care with other healthcare professionals, patient education, and promoting overall wellness among the student body.

Provide clinical services and treatment for UCA students, faculty, and staff as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Work within the approved protocols established for the Student Health Center. Provide high-quality healthcare services including the following: Accessible and available health services, education of and effective communication with those served concerning the diagnosis and treatment of their medical conditions, appropriate preventive measures, and use of the healthcare system, treatment that is consistent with clinical impressions and working diagnosis, continuity of care, appropriate, accurate, and complete medical record entries, adequate and appropriate transfer of information when clients are referred to another healthcare provider. Assess current or potential health hazards and current health status, including analysis of health behavior related to lifestyle and culture. Develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care utilizing sound clinical judgements based on assessment of the physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, societal, and environmental needs of the clients. Assist individuals to assume responsibility for the prevention of illness and the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health. Consult, refer, and collaborate with other disciplines involved in the delivery of total client care. Utilize the resources of the University community and the surrounding community. Promote collegial relationships with other clinical staff and providers in the community. Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional growth by involvement in peer review and the review of protocols and procedures; participate in or design and conduct research and continuing education. Attend SHC staff meetings and in-services. Demonstrate awareness of legislative issues relating to nursing practice and healthcare. Participate in community education and other professional activities. Serve as a role model for students. Participate in an appropriate emergency response system in conjunction with UCA Police Department. Participate in an infection control program in conjunction with other appropriate university offices and departments. Develop and assure appropriate follow-up on all referrals. Maintain a positive relationship with the University Physician. Delegate tasks as appropriate to Licensed Practical Nurses, ancillary staff, and Clinical Assistants as allowed by Arkansas Nurse Practice Act.

Clinical/direct care. Leadership and collaborative practice. Improving quality and developing practice. Developing self and others.

Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.

Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.

Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.

Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.

Ability to make sound judgments.

Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.

Civility in all interactions.

Demonstrate effective follow-up.

Must be licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing in accordance with ACA 17-87-303, and must have prescription privileges in the State of Arkansas. Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing is required.

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of nearly 10,000, of which more than 20% are graduate students. The university offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in six disciplines. The undergraduate student body consistently scores above the national average on the ACT exam. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions to research, scholarship, and creative activities. UCA seeks to attract students and employees that are dedicated to building a culture of diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity.

07/01/2025

APRN for the State of Arkansas

Sitting, Kneeling, Standing, Walking

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds