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Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Nursing
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
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
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.
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.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] .
Department:
ICE | EMSL APPs OP C
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The primary duty of the APP is to care for observation patients admitted from the Emergency Department (ED) to the Clinical Decision Unit (CDU). These patients are admitted under fairly restrictive protocols and are expected to be treated and discharged within 24 hours of admission. Duties also include caring for undifferentiated patients in the Emergency Department setting.
The CDU operates 24/7/365 as a flexible arm of the UAMS Emergency Medicine Service Line, providing efficient and effective care for the community.
Qualifications:
APRN Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in nursing
Minimum of two (2) years of APP experience in an acute care setting OR recently licensed APP with five (5) years of experience in an acute care setting as an RN.
Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire.
Physician Assistant Minimum Qualifications:
Physician Assistant License
Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Acute care certification
Special knowledge, abilities and skills:
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.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Cares for observation patients admitted from the ED to the CDU. These patients are admitted under restrictive protocols and are expected to be treated and discharged with 24 hours of admission.
Documents on the patient (H and P, progress notes, discharge summaries) and determs a plan of care in conjunction with the admitting physician and informed by evidence-based protocolized care plans. While there is continuous in-house physician support, most of the patient care will be provided by the APP.
Works SURGE and PIT shifts in the ED, taking care of undifferentiated patients in an outpatient setting under the direct supervision of attending physicians.
Extends the patient care services of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences physicians.
Provides comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, prescribe medical treatments and manage health issues for patients in collaboration with the designated physician(s).
Works autonomously, as well as, in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage patients' health care problems; and will serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
Coordinates the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, assuring that care is timely and appropriate.
Other duties may be assigned to this position.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
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, Sex Offender Registry, 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:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, N/A, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Balancing, Crouching
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
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