Nurse Project Manager- ACWIH Mobile Health Unit (South Arkansas)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
We are seeking a Nurse Project Manager to join our South regional team and lead maternal and child health initiatives across clinics, local health units, and hospitals, while serving as the on-site clinical nurse and coordinator for the four-county Mobile Health Clinic program. This dual-focus role combines program leadership, grant deliverables, and direct nursing service to advance perinatal and maternal health in our communities.
Job description
In this role, you will provide program support, clinical expertise, and community engagement leadership across our maternal and child health initiatives. You will coordinate care across clinics, local health units, and hospitals to ensure seamless communication, workflow alignment, and grant compliance. You will serve as the on-site clinical nurse and coordinator for the four-county Mobile Health Clinic program, delivering high-quality nursing care, preventive services, health education, and patient-centered maternal health support.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with a Bachelor's in Nursing or a Master's in Nursing.
- Valid RN License
- Minimum of four (4) years of management experience.
- Valid driver's license
- Applicants must live, have strong connections in, and be willing to commute daily to one of the following service areas: Union, Ashley, or Ouachita County
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in women's health, OB/prenatal care, or mobile health care, with an understanding of interdisciplinary team roles and workflows.
- Proficiency with Epic.
- Residence in the Southern Region of the state is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of maternal, reproductive, and women’s health nursing practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage staff, partners, and community members.
- Demonstrated experience conducting program outreach and engaging individuals and communities to promote services and increase participation.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate complex activities.
- Ability to work independently with clear direction, exercise sound judgment, ask questions for clarification, and proactively seek guidance or support when tasks or issues extend beyond assigned responsibilities.
- Adaptability to mobile, rural settings and travel requirements.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with a Bachelor's in Nursing or a Master's in Nursing.
- Valid RN License
- Minimum of four (4) years of management experience.
- Valid driver's license
- Applicants must live, have strong connections in, and be willing to commute daily to one of the following service areas: Union, Ashley, or Ouachita County
- Experience working in women's health, OB/prenatal care, or mobile health care, with an understanding of interdisciplinary team roles and workflows.
- Proficiency with Epic.
- Residence in the Southern Region of the state is preferred.
- Knowledge of maternal, reproductive, and women’s health nursing practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage staff, partners, and community members.
- Demonstrated experience conducting program outreach and engaging individuals and communities to promote services and increase participation.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate complex activities.
- Ability to work independently with clear direction, exercise sound judgment, ask questions for clarification, and proactively seek guidance or support when tasks or issues extend beyond assigned responsibilities.
- Adaptability to mobile, rural settings and travel requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education discount
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Career training
- Merchant discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.