Aprn - neurology movement disorder clinic

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Closing Date: 11/06/2026

Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

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: ICE | NUSL Mid-Level Outpatient OP C

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Advanced Practice Nurse will assist the collaborative physician with clinic patients by organizing visits, performing clinic procedures, assisting in the procedural room, and answering daily calls for the Neurology subspecialty for evaluation, treatment, and procedures for the General and specialty patient population. The APRN will manage outpatient care independently or with the physician, answer telephone inquiries, fill prescriptions, and perform injections. The nurse must have a high level of expertise to perform assessments/diagnosis/treatment of actual/potential problems of patients.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Current AR APRN license
• Licensed Registered Nurse

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Job Requirements:

• Obtain comprehensive medical histories and assess current symptoms.
• Perform neurological examinations and evaluate motor function, tremors, gait, balance, rigidity, and coordination.
• Assess changes in symptoms and disease progression.
• Review diagnostic tests, laboratory results, and imaging reports as appropriate.
• Develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans within the APRN's scope of practice.
• Evaluate and manage patients with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and other movement disorders.
• Monitor disease progression and assess patients' response to treatment.
• Identify motor fluctuations, dyskinesias, medication wearing-off effects, and treatment-related complications.
• Coordinate care with neurologists and other specialists when symptoms become more.
• Prescribe and adjust medications within applicable licensure, practice, and institutional requirements.
• Monitor medication effectiveness, adverse effects, drug interactions, and adherence.
• Educate patients on medication schedules and proper administration.
• Help manage treatment-related issues, including dizziness, falls, sleep disturbances, and involuntary movements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand: Frequently
• Sit: Frequently
• Walk: Occasionally
• Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently
• Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs
• Push and pull weight: 25 lbs
• Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently
• Talk: Continuously
• Hear: Continuously
• Taste or smell: Occasionally
• Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply: Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

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, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity: Grasping, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Stooping

Occasional Physical Activity: Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing

Benefits Eligible: Yes