APRNPA Infectious Disease
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Little Rock, AR - USA
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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
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The Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant works collaboratively with a physician and multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to outpatients. The APRN/PA is responsible for assessment diagnosis treatment management education health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs. Provide comprehensive outpatient infectious disease care under established collaborative practice agreements and institutional detailed patient assessments including history physical examination diagnostic interpretation and formulation of treatment plans.
Evaluate and manage patients with:
o HIV/AIDS
o Hepatitis and other chronic viral infections
o Osteomyelitis and chronic bone/joint infections
o Recurrent or multidrug-resistant infections
o Complex wound and soft tissue infections
o Fungal and parasitic infections
o Fever of unknown origin
o Immunocompromised host infections
o Post-hospitalization infectious disease follow-up
o Patients requiring long-term antimicrobial therapy
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
APRN:
Masters Degree in Nursing Family Medicine
Three (3) years of nursing experience.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas
APRN License
1 year of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic
National certification in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Adult Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner if an APRN
PA:
Masters Degree Physician Assistant
1 year of PA experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic
PA License
Preferred Qualifications:
APRN:
DNP
3 years of nursing experience
3 years of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic
Previous experience in infectious diseases internal medicine primary care hospital medicine or related specialty preferred.
Experience managing chronic infectious diseases
Experience working in an academic medical center environment.
Interest in antimicrobial stewardship quality improvement or clinical education.
Strong communication organizational and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
PA:
3 years of PA experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic
Previous experience in infectious diseases internal medicine primary care hospital medicine or related specialty preferred.
Experience managing chronic infectious diseases
Experience working in an academic medical center environment.
Interest in antimicrobial stewardship quality improvement or clinical education.
Strong communication organizational and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
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Responsibilities:
Initiate adjust and monitor antimicrobial therapies including oral and intravenous antibiotic regimens.
Manage and monitor patients enrolled in Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) programs.
Review laboratory microbiology pathology and radiologic data to guide clinical management.
Coordinate care with primary care providers specialists infusion centers home health agencies pharmacies and case management teams.
Provide patient and family education regarding disease processes medications infection prevention and treatment adherence.
Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently within the electronic medical record.
Participate in telehealth services as appropriate.
Academic & Educational Responsibilities
Participate in the academic mission of the institution through collaboration with medical students residents fellows APP students and nursing staff.
Assist with education related to infectious diseases antimicrobial stewardship HIV care infection prevention and evidence-based practice.
Participate in departmental conferences continuing education activities and multidisciplinary meetings.
May assist with clinical research initiatives quality improvement projects presentations publications or protocol development.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hear Read Concentrate Think Analytically
Frequent Physical Activity:
Stand
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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
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Biological Dust Fumes/Gases/Odors Radiation Sharp objects/tools
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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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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.
