APRN/PA - Cardiology

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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:

APRNs:

• Masters Degree in Nursing

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Certification

• 3 years of nursing experience

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas; APRN License

• Prescriptive authority and a DEA license must be obtained after hire.

PAs:

• Masters Degree

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Certification through NCCPA

• Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire

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Responsibilities:

• Gathers information systematically and skillfully from all sources for both new and established patients: past medical history diagnostic tests comprehensive physical examination behavioral developmental and psychosocial assessments differentiating between normal and abnormal variations for all body systems and accurately interpreting diagnostic tests.

• Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process in the assessment and identification of patient/family long-term and short-term physical psychosocial educational and cultural needs for assigned patient populations.

• Provides ongoing and follow-up care as well as patient and family education.

• Accurately interprets health assessment data and applies findings in directing patient care.

• Utilizes knowledge and expertise when planning long and short-term care including appropriate pharmacologic and diagnostic treatments as needed.

• Prioritizes patient/family needs to optimize the health outcome in a cost-efficient manner.

• Documents all health data and plan of care and care according to policy.

• Evaluates patient/family response to the plan of care through systematic follow-up.

• Documentation of the patient/family outcomes reassessing and modifying the plan as needed to achieve health goals.

• Accurately completes all billing forms including diagnostic (ICD-10) and treatment (CPT) codes based on federal and state laws and UAMS policy.

• Communicates with referring physicians allied health providers and hospital staff as appropriate.

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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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