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University of Arkansas System
Springdale, Arkansas

APRN-Pediatric Otolaryngology

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Job Description

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11/02/2026

Type of Position

Faculty - Non-Tenure

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift

Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available

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: COM | Otolaryngology Nursing Services

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Summary of Job Duties

This position is located in Springdale, AR.

Join UAMS as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and make a meaningful difference in the lives of pediatric patients and their families at Arkansas Children's Northwest Campus (ACNW). In this essential role, the APRN provides comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based care while extending the patient care and administrative services of UAMS physicians.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Nursing PLUS two (2) years of nursing experience
  • Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Arkansas
  • Current Arkansas APRN/CPN license
  • National certification in Pediatric Acute Care or Pediatric Primary Care

Current Basic Life Support certification or the ability to obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment

Ability to safely operate nursing equipment essential to the role, including scales, procedural equipment, needles, blood pressure equipment, and EKG machines

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two years of primary and/or acute pediatric care experience
  • Prescriptive authority and DEA license obtained before the date of hire

Qualifications Equivalencies

Additional Information

  • Responsibilities:
  • Gathering and evaluating perinatal and medical histories, diagnostic test results, physical examination findings, and behavioral, developmental, and psychosocial assessments
  • Differentiating between normal and abnormal findings across all body systems
  • Applying critical thinking and the nursing process to identify the patient’s and family’s short- and long-term physical, psychological, educational, and cultural needs
  • Providing ongoing and follow-up care, including patient and family education
  • Interpreting health assessment data and using clinical findings to guide patient care
  • Developing short- and long-term care plans, including appropriate pharmacologic and diagnostic treatments
  • Documenting health information, care plans, and services according to established policies
  • Evaluating the patient’s and family’s response to the plan of care through systematic follow-up

Documenting outcomes, reassessing progress, and modifying care plans as needed to achieve established health goals

Accurately completing billing documentation, including diagnostic and treatment codes, in compliance with federal and state regulations

  • Communicating and collaborating with referring physicians, allied health professionals, and hospital staff
  • Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information

commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Annual TB Screening

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, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity

Feeling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity

Feeling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Nursing assessmentPatient educationCare planningDiagnostic testingPharmacologic treatmentMedical documentationCollaborationPediatric Acute Care certificationPediatric Primary Care certification

Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 60% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

What does the Nurse Practitioner market look like in Arkansas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedNurse Practitioner median $140k (middle half $130k–$160k)289 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingArkansas index 86.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Practitioner listings in Arkansas127 active13,772 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% remote · 60% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedArkansas Nurse Practitioner listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment127 active listings, Nov 2026
Pediatrics hiring demand#17 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 30 days · 19% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 86 postings, 134 closed
New Pediatrics listings1,181 in the last 30 days773 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Nurse Practitioner pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
University of Arkansas System#8 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 23 employers
13
<$165k
7
$165k-200k
1
$210k
10
$235k-270k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
48%
CME allowance
48%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 247 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About University of Arkansas System

Higher Education
Little Rock, Arkansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents
Retirement up to 10% matched contribution
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Living in Springdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k
Typical market rent
$1,436/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.4
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.