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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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Summary of Job Duties:The Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant rotates with attending physicians and rotates through all the orthopedic subspecialties. They will assist the surgeon with clinic, organize visits, and perform clinic procedures; assist in the operating room; answer pages; and round on post-operative patients on a daily and PRN basis. The APRN/PA will be responsible for managing postoperative outpatient care, answering telephone inquiries, and filling prescriptions. APRN/PA must have a high level of expertise to perform assessments/diagnosis/treatment of actual/potential patients problems.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
APRN:
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with a Master's in Nursing
Valid Licenses as a Registered Nurse and APRN by the State of Arkansas
PA:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Valid license as a PA by the State of Arkansas
PLUS:
Must be able to operate all typical nursing equipment essential to performing the job (i.e., scales, procedure equipment, needles, blood pressure equipment, and EKG machines).
Must have normal communication and sensory requirements.
Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience as PA or Acute Care APRN
Prescriptive authority and a DEA license must be obtained after hire.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Extend the patient care and administrative services of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences physicians.
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.
Coordinate the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, assuring that care is timely and appropriate.
Other duties may be assigned to this position.
Physical Demands:
Frequently: Seeing, Hearing
Constantly: Standing, Walking
Occasionally: Bending
Lift weight: 100lbs
Lifting to the waist, chest, and above the head
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact [email protected] 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:
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.
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Benefits Eligible:Yes
Skills Required
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with a Master's in Nursing (APRN)
- Valid licenses as a Registered Nurse and APRN by the State of Arkansas
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (PA option)
- Valid license as a PA by the State of Arkansas (PA option)
- Ability to operate typical nursing equipment (scales, procedure equipment, needles, BP equipment, EKG machines)
- Normal communication and sensory requirements
- Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated
- Experience as a PA or Acute Care APRN
- Obtain prescriptive authority and DEA license after hire
What We Do
The University of Arkansas System is a comprehensive, publicly-supported higher education institution composed of multiple campuses, divisions, and administrative units dedicated to serving Arkansas residents through education, research, and service.
