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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Job Type:
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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
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.
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Department:
ICE CVSL Mid-Levels IP C
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Summary of Job Duties:
This posting will be filled with either an APRN or a PA. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse OR Physician Assistant will assist the CVICU physicians in the cardiovascular intensive care unit. APP will be responsible for rounding on assigned service managing care of inpatients prescribing medications and treatments as indicated ordering testing as indicated interpreting results of diagnostic testing as indicated. APP must have a high level of expertise to perform assessments/diagnosis/treatment of actual/potential problems of patients.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
APRN:
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with a Masters in Nursing National Certification as an APRN(Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Required)
Valid Licenses as a Registered Nurse and APRN by the State of Arkansas
RN experience with 2 years in a Cardiology Cath orEP lab cardiothoracic or ICU clinical environment
Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire
Demonstrated communication (written and oral) problem-solving leadership and collaborative skills strong patient advocacy and patient education skills.
PA:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification through NCCPA.
Valid license as a PA by the State of Arkansas
PA experience with 1 year in a Cardiology Cath orEP lab Cardiothoracic or ICU clinical environment
Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire
Demonstrated communication (written and oral) problem-solving leadership and collaborative skills strong patient advocacy and patient education skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two years APRN or PA experience
Five years RN experience
Additional Information:
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 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
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
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
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Recruitment Contact Information:
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:
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:
Frequent Physical Activity:
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Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Key Skills
- Business
- Baan
- Communication
- Corporate Advisory
- HSSE
About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
