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Closing Date:

02/10/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)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

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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Department:

ICE | MUSL Colonel Glenn - Specialty I

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Advanced Practice Nurse/PA will assist surgeon with clinic, organizing visits and performing clinic procedures. Primarily assessing patients in a clinic setting, triaging for PT and interventional pain as well as preparing them to see a surgeon visit as needed. Potentially could assist in the operating room, answer pages and round on post-operative patients on a daily and PRN basis. The APRN will be responsible for managing care of outpatients post-operatively, answering telephone inquiries and filling prescriptions. Nurse must have a high level of expertise to perform assessments/diagnosis/treatment of actual/potential problems of patients

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

APRN:

• Certification of Nurse Practitioner

• Master’s Degree in Nursing

• Licensed as a registered nurse and as an advanced practice nurse (APRN) by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

PA:

• Master's Degree as Physician Assistant

• Licensed as a PA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Orthopedic/Neurosurgery

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Extend the patient care and administrative services of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences physicians. 

• Provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, prescribe medical treatments and manage health issues for patients in collaboration with the designated physician(s). 

• Work autonomously, as well as, in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage patients' healthcare problems; and will serve as a healthcare resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate. 

• Coordinate the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, assuring that care is timely and appropriate.

• May perform 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), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

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:

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, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Grasping, Hearing, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing

Occasional Physical Activity:

Sharps, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes