Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Midwifery Maternal Child Health Perinatal Care Care Coordination Health Assessment Neonatal Care Patient Education And Counseling Patient Education And Counseling Evidence-Based Practice Medical Diagnosis +10 more

Other Skills

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Finger Dexterity
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Leadership
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Time Management
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Teamwork
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Computer Keyboards
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Verbal Communication Skills
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Valid Arkansas APRN license and National Board Certification for Nurse-Midwifery; prescriptive authority and DEA license required (may be obtained after hire); new CNM graduates considered.
In-person response time requirement of 2 hours.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication, problem-solving, leadership and collaboration, with strong patient advocacy and patient education skills.
Subject to pre-employment criminal background checks, registry checks, and drug screen; any criminal history evaluated in relation to job responsibilities.

Requirements:

Provide antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and women's health care services, including triage of patients presenting to Labor and Delivery.
Develop and implement comprehensive treatment and care plans; prescribe medications, therapies, and diagnostic tests within APRN scope.
Manage laboring patients independently or in collaboration with OB/GYN physicians; monitor fetal and maternal well-being during pregnancy and birth; provide newborn care during the first 28 days of life.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, and specialists; document patient care; ensure compliance with APRN and hospital standards; refer to physicians when complications arise.

University of Arkansas System

Education

About University of Arkansas System

Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state. The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 60,000 students, employs over 17,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $2 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race/color, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Company type: XLarge

Industry: Education

Founded: 2018

Company size: 10001

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Job description

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.

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Closing Date:

06/12/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

Department:

ICE | WISL CNM IP C

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM), APRN provides antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum and women’s health patient care services. The CNM will be expected to provide women’s health, prenatal and postpartum care to women in selected clinic settings, triage women who present to Labor and Delivery, and to manage the care of essentially healthy women admitted in labor, delivery and postpartum. CNMs provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, prescribe medical treatments and manage health issues for patients independently or in collaboration with the designated physicians. The CNM will work autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage patients' health care problems, and will serve as a health care resource interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate. The CNM coordinates the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, assuring that care is timely and appropriate. The CNM teaches aspects of midwifery and obstetric care and services to medical, nursing and midwifery students and participates in research initiatives led by the Women and Infants Service Line.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid License as an APRN by the State of Arkansas Required and National Board Certification for Nurse-Midwifery, Prescriptive authority and DEA license is required but may be obtained after hire. Will consider a new CNM graduate.

The in-person response time requirement is 2 hours.

Demonstrated communication (written and oral) problem-solving, leadership and collaborative skills, strong patient advocacy and patient education skills.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background and registry check and drug screen. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant. 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.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

Provides antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and women’s health care services.
Performs comprehensive health assessments and establishing diagnoses.
Develops and implementing treatment and care plans.
Prescribes medications, therapies, and diagnostic tests within APRN scope.
Triages patients presenting to Labor & Delivery.
Manages laboring patients independently or collaboratively with OB/GYN physicians.
Monitors fetal and maternal well-being during pregnancy and birth.
Provides newborn care during the first 28 days of life.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, and specialists
Supports evidence-based, low-intervention, patient-centered maternity care.
Consults or referring to physicians when complications arise.
Documents patient care and maintaining compliance with APRN and hospital standards.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

104,475-140,805

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 https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.