APRN/PA - Infectious Disease

Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant Position

The Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant works collaboratively with a physician and multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to outpatients. The APRN/PA is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs. Provide comprehensive outpatient infectious disease care under established collaborative practice agreements and institutional policies. Perform detailed patient assessments including history, physical examination, diagnostic interpretation, and formulation of treatment plans. Evaluate and manage patients with:

• HIV/AIDS
• Hepatitis and other chronic viral infections
• Osteomyelitis and chronic bone/joint infections
• Recurrent or multidrug-resistant infections
• Complex wound and soft tissue infections
• Fungal and parasitic infections
• Fever of unknown origin
• Immunocompromised host infections
• Post-hospitalization infectious disease follow-up
• Patients requiring long-term antimicrobial therapy

Minimum Qualifications:

• APRN: Master's Degree in Nursing Family Medicine, Three (3) years of nursing experience, Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas, APRN License, 1 year of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic, National certification in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and Family Nurse Practitioner if an APRN
• PA: Master's Degree Physician Assistant, 1 year of PA experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic, PA License

Preferred Qualifications:

• APRN: DNP, 3 years of nursing experience, 3 years of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic, Previous experience in infectious diseases, internal medicine, primary care, hospital medicine, or related specialty preferred. Experience managing chronic infectious diseases, Experience working in an academic medical center environment. Interest in antimicrobial stewardship, quality improvement, or clinical education. Strong communication, organizational, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• PA: 3 years of PA experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic, Previous experience in infectious diseases, internal medicine, primary care, hospital medicine, or related specialty preferred. Experience managing chronic infectious diseases, Experience working in an academic medical center environment. Interest in antimicrobial stewardship, quality improvement, or clinical education. Strong communication, organizational, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities:

• Initiate, adjust, and monitor antimicrobial therapies, including oral and intravenous antibiotic regimens.
• Manage and monitor patients enrolled in Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) programs.
• Review laboratory, microbiology, pathology, and radiologic data to guide clinical management.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, infusion centers, home health agencies, pharmacies, and case management teams.
• Provide patient and family education regarding disease processes, medications, infection prevention, and treatment adherence.
• Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently within the electronic medical record.
• Participate in telehealth services as appropriate.
• Academic & Educational Responsibilities: Participate in the academic mission of the institution through collaboration with medical students, residents, fellows, APP students, and nursing staff. Assist with education related to infectious diseases, antimicrobial stewardship, HIV care, infection prevention, and evidence-based practice. Participate in departmental conferences, continuing education activities, and multidisciplinary meetings. May assist with clinical research initiatives, quality improvement projects, presentations, publications, or protocol development. May perform other duties as assigned.

Constant Physical Activity: Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically

Frequent Physical Activity: Stand

Occasional Physical Activity: Bend, sit, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead

Lift/Carry Weight: 11 - 25 Lbs. or more

Push/Pull Weight: 100 Lbs. or more

Physical Environment: Inside medical facility

Noise Level: Moderate

Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity Near visual acuity

Hazards: Biological, Dust, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools

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

Special Instructions to Applicants: 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: 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.