APRN

Updated: 12 days ago
Location: Little Rock, ARKANSAS
Job Type: FullTime

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Closing Date:

04/19/2024

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.

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Department:

COM | Peds Dennis Development Center


Department's Website:



Summary of Job Duties:

The APRN will be responsible for direct patient care and for other administrative duties as designated by the Medical Director and his/her designee and in accordance with the Arkansas Medical Practice Act and the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications:

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure. Current DEA Certification  or eligibility

  • Current Nurse Practitioner certification in the specialty area of Family Medicine.

  • One year experience as APRN.

  • Experience with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities population preferred.


Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

  • Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for complex acute, critical, and chronically ill perioperative patients. 

  • Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests including x-rays relative to patient’s age-specific needs. 

  • Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities. 

  • Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.

  • Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.

  • Facilitates staff, patient, and family decision-making by providing educational tools.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Salary Information:

Salary commensurate with education and experience.


Required Documents to Apply:

Resume


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:

Adult Maltreatment, Child Maltreatment, 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:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Driving, Sitting, Talking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes