APRN - Outpatient

Clinical Staff - Nursing

The APRN will extend the patient care and administrative services for UAMS physicians in the outpatient settings. APP will be expected provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, perform procedures, and prescribe medicines and treatments. The APRN will also manage health issues for patients, independently or in collaboration with the designated physicians. The APRN will work autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage patient's health care problems; and will serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate. The APRN will also coordinate the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, assuring that care is timely and appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree Plus Two (2) years nursing experience with Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas and APRN/CPN License
• Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• 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 sensory requirement.
• Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire

Responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients (history, physical exam, risk factors) and establish baseline and ongoing status.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, other studies) as appropriate for the patient population and condition.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates treatment plans including prescribing medications (as authorized), non-pharmacologic interventions, and monitoring response to therapy.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care: collaborate with physicians, specialists, nursing staff, allied health professionals, referrals, and ensure continuity and appropriateness of care.
• Educates patients and their families about diagnoses, treatments, preventive health, self-care, expected side-effects, and when/how to seek escalation of care.
• Documents all patient encounters, treatments, outcomes in the electronic health record, ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards, and engage in quality improvement initiatives.
• Serves as a resource/consultant in the healthcare team: work autonomously as well as collaboratively to diagnose/manage complex issues, advocate for patients, and support program development.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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:

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.

Benefits Eligible: Yes