Closing Date: 10/25/2024
Type of Position: Nursing (Non-Classified)
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available: No
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
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Department: ICE | NUSL Mid-Level Spine IOP C
Summary of Job Duties: The APRN/Physician Assistant (PA) will assist physician with clinic, organizing visits and performing clinic procedures, assist in the operating room, answer pages and round on post-operative patients on a daily and PRN basis. The PA will augment a physician's ability to provide medical services to patients; collect and document data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations and provide direct patient care services.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Physician Studies or Masters Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing
- AR Licensure/APRN/PA license
- Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
- Obtains a relevant health and medical history, performs a comprehensive physician examination, identifies health risks and needs, updates and records changes in health status, and assesses mental and functional status
- Implements treatment plans, orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic tests, prescribes medical treatments and medications, and manages health issues in collaboration with designated physician(s)
- Provides an acceptable plan of care that maximizes the patient's health potential and takes into account ordering of appropriate diagnostic tests, identifying and prescribing appropriate pharmacologic agents when needed, and identifying and planning non-pharmacologic interventions when appropriate
- Promotes optimal health of the patient by including preventive and health promotion activities into the plan of care and participating in clinical pathway development and quality management activities.
- Participates as a team member in patient care conferences with other health disciplines, and in clinical case conferences and other department/campus meetings
- Educates, instructs, and counsels patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care
- Facilitates appropriate patient referrals to multidisciplinary and other specialty providers
- Consults with physicians and other health professionals when needed.
- Follows up on the client by phone calls, rounds, scheduled visits, and lab results
- Performs other duties as assigned
Salary Information: commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply: Proof of Veteran Status, Resume
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports 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: Grasping, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity: Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Stooping
Benefits Eligible: Yes
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