APRN - TOSH Inpatient Acute Care

Clinical Staff - Nursing Position

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

The Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner will assist the MSK inpt team on the inpatient service. The APRN will see patients in consultation with the MSK MD's and also interact and coordinate clinical services with physicians and nurses from other related specialties at UAMS (e.g. emergency department, residents, etc). The APRN will rotate in attending monthly team meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Nursing - Acute Care
• 2 years experience as an APRN
• Valid AR APRN License
• Prescriptive Authority and DEA license

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic
• ICU experience

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates specialized, multidisciplinary care and facilitates consults of patients to assure timely and appropriate treatment.
• Provides comprehensive health assessments, determines diagnoses, implements treatment plans, prescribes medical treatments, and manages health issues for patients in collaboration with the designated physician.
• Collaborates with a variety of health care professionals to diagnose and manage patients' health care problems serving as a resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
• Manages post procedure immunosuppression and labs of patient in coordination with physician and pharmacist.
• Participates in institutional initiatives and encourages the participation of others.
• Collaborates in policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation using best practices in delivering quality service.
• Edits and documents results in various critical care systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

• License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

Optional Documents:

• Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

• Annual TB Screening
• Criminal Background Check
• 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

Frequent Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity: Balancing, Grasping, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sharps, Stooping

Benefits Eligible: Yes

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