Critical Care APRN or PA

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Closing Date:

11/11/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type:

RegularShift Vary (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 $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:

ICE CVSL Mid-Levels IP C

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Summary of Job Duties:

As an integral part of the UAMS Cardiovascular Intensive Care team the APRN or PA works collaboratively with the attending physicians and residents/fellows to ensure continuity of care to the Cardiovascular Intensive Care patients. The ICU APRNs or PAs help plan implement and evaluate health care treatments. Daily rounds a variety of procedures monitoring patient progress and providing patient and family education are part of the wide scope of practice. The APRNs or PAs work closely with case managers and social workers to coordinate the discharge addition APRNs or PAs function as a liaison between bedside nurses and ancillary staff in collaboration with physicians.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• For APRNs:
• Masters Degree in nursing
• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Certification
• 3 years nursing experience
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas; APRN License
• Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire.

• For PAs:
• Masters Degree
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Certification through NCCPA
• Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years experience in cardiology cardiac surgery or ICU setting.

Additional Information:

Job Requirements:

• 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 and short term physical psychosocial educational and cultural needs for assigned patient populations.
• Provides ongoing and follow-up care and patient/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.
• Assures universal screenings for alcohol use on all injured patients and provides interventions for those patients screening positive
• Research:
• Actively participates in quality improvement activities (i.e. collecting data suggesting and implementing approved changes and measuring outcomes) and the development of strategies to improve patient care delivery and cost effectiveness.
• Critically evaluates existing practice in light of current research findings.
• Disseminates relevant research findings through practice publication education and/or consultation.
• Other duties may be assigned to this position:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Occasionally

Walk: Frequently

Bend crawl crouch kneel stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight :25 lbs

Use hands to touch handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read concentrate think analytically: Continuously

Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment

Noise Level : Moderate

Visual Requirements: Color discrimination Depth perception Far visual acuity Near visual acuity

Hazards: Biological Chemical Dust Electrical Fumes/Gases/Odors Radiation Sharp objects/tools

Constant Physical Activity:

Hear Read Concentrate Think Analytically

Frequent Physical Activity:

Stand

Occasional Physical Activity:

Bend sit crawl crouch kneel stoop or reach overhead

Lift/Carry Weight: 11 - 25 Lbs. or more

Push/Pull Weight: 100 Lbs. or more

Physical Environment: Inside medical Facility

Noise Level: Moderate

Visual Requirements: Color discrimination Depth perception Far visual acuity
Near visual acuity

Hazards:

Biological Dust Fumes/Gases/Odors Radiation Sharp objects/tools

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions) List of three Professional References (name email business title)Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening Criminal Background 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 Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Sharps Standing Talking Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Grasping Sitting

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting Pulling Pushing

Benefits Eligible:

Yes