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Closing Date:

09/27/2024

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type:

RegularNo

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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
 

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Department:

COM | Peds Hospital Medicine

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The APRN/PA is a skilled health care provider who has successfully completed an educational program that provides specialized certification and is regulated by either the Arkansas State Board of Nursing or the Arkansas State Medical Board. An APRN/PA manifests a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of actual and potential health problems of pediatric patients and their families. An APRN/PA possesses an advanced knowledge level, skill and competence in the provision of care to specific patient and family populations and serves across the care continuum as a clinical resource for patients, family, staff and the community. The APRN/PA is a skilled health care provider who utilizes critical judgment in the performance of comprehensive health assessments, identification of differential diagnoses, and the prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. The APRN/PA provides direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease in the inpatient setting. The APRN/PA practices autonomously in a collaborative practice setting with a physician or physicians with practice comparable in scope, specialty or expertise. The APRN/PA may also work with multidisciplinary teams. The APRN/PA is responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the philosophy and policies of UAMS and the mission of Arkansas Children’s Hospital. The role of this provider may also include conducting research, providing education, and impacting policy.

Work Schedule:
Currently works Monday-Friday no weekends or holidays

Qualifications:

• APRN-graduated from an accredited nursing program with at least a Master’s in Nursing/PA- graduated from an accredited physician assistant program defined by the Arkansas State Medical board

Licenses/certifications:

• APRN- National Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the specialty of Pediatrics.  Acute Care certification as a Pediatric Nurse practitioner is required. 
• PA-Current Arkansas Physician Assistant license

Desire/Preferred Qualifications:

• BLS/PALs

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Maintains required audits for credentialing. Engages in appropriate continuing education programs, maintain mandatory competencies, medical center computer based learning modules, and health monitoring services.
• 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.
• Coordinates the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, assuring that care is timely and appropriate.  Actively engage in service line meetings and take an approach to health care that shapes policies, programs, facility design, and day-to-day interactions
• Provides healthcare services to patients which may include: comprehensive care during acute and chronic episodes of injury and illness, follow up care during post-hospital clinic appointments, education and counseling of families, health promotion and prevention, and referral to other health care providers and community resources when appropriate.
• Works autonomously, as well as, in collaboration with a variety of disciplines to diagnose and manage health care problems; will serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate. Communicates and shares complete and unbiased information, assuring their colleagues receive timely, complete, and accurate information in order make informed decisions.

Salary Information:

commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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:

Criminal Background Check

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:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Kneeling

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes