APRN/PA - SUSL Trauma Surgery

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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 $50000
• 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 theApply link/button.

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.

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Minimum Qualifications:

APRN:

• Masters Degree in Nursing

• Three years of nursing experience

• Acute Care Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas

• APRN License

PA:

• Masters Education

• PA Licensure

Additional Information:

Employees in this role must be fitted for capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment including N95 masks Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Responsibilities:

• Participate in daily inpatient rounds on trauma and acute care surgery patients including assessment plan development documentation and coordination of care

• Respond promptly to trauma activations and assist in initial patient evaluation and resuscitation in collaboration with the trauma team

• Provide follow-up care and support and discharge planning to ensure safe and effective patient transitions

• Staff a weekly outpatient follow-up clinic for trauma and surgical patients

• Collaborate with case management nursing therapy and other disciplines to optimize patient outcomes

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives data collection and process improvement projects to support program goals and patient safety

• Attend and contribute to trauma education and multidisciplinary conferences including morbidity and mortality reviews trauma performance improvement and continuing education sessions

• Support clinical education of students residents or other learners as appropriate

• Manage health issues for patients independently or in collaboration withthe designated physicians. Other duties may be assigned to expand and improve patient care.

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

• Work autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of medical professionals and individuals.

• Extend the patient care and administrative services ofthe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences physicians in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Work autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety ofindividuals to diagnose and manage patients health care problems; and will serve as a health care resource.
  interdisciplinary consultant and patient advocate.

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

• Other duties as assigned

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

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.

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