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Academic Medical Center · Fort Smith, Arkansas 72913
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Fort Smith sits along the Arkansas River on the Arkansas-Oklahoma border, offering a blend of frontier history and modern healthcare opportunities. The second-largest city in Arkansas features a relaxed pace, affordable living, and proximity to the Ozark foothills. Out-of-state RNs will find a welcoming community with regional medical centers serving western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is the employer referenced in the job postings, operating as part of the University of Arkansas System.
UAMS combines education, research, and clinical programs, with nursing positions available at locations including the Fort Smith Family Medical Center and the Thomas & Lyon Longevity Clinic. Nursing roles encompass charge nurse responsibilities, telephonic patient triage using decision-making software, telemedicine operations via videoconferencing, direct patient care, care coordination, and patient education on complex conditions. The institution emphasizes teamwork and diversity across its clinical and academic missions. The University of Arkansas has articulated a strategic priority under 'Pillar III – Enhancing the University's Status as an Employer of Choice,' committing to fostering a work environment where employees feel a sense of belonging, have resources for career growth, and are supported in their well-being. This includes investments in compensation and classification projects aimed at attracting and retaining talent.
The University of Arkansas's vision is to be a flagship university for the integration of student engagement, scholarship and research, and innovation that transforms lives and inspires leadership for a global society. Its mission is to advance Arkansas while building a better world. Core values include Curiosity (driving progress through discovery and problem-solving), Creativity (stimulating original thought and innovation across disciplines), and additional values supporting a desired culture. UAMS specifically emphasizes teamwork and diversity across its education, research, and clinical programs. The employer-of-choice pillar highlights belonging, meaningful purpose, career advancement, and employee well-being as institutional priorities.
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