APRN - Movement Disorder Clinic

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Nurse will assist the collaborative physician with clinic patients, organizing visits and performing clinic procedures, assist in the procedural room, and answer calls on daily basis for the Interventional Pain subspecialty for evaluation, treatment, and procedures for the Interventional pain patient population. The APRN will be responsible for managing the care of outpatients independently or with the physician, answering telephone inquiries and filling prescriptions, and performing injections. A nurse must have a high level of expertise to perform assessments/diagnosis/treatment of actual/potential problems of patients.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)
Current AR APRN License
Licensed AR RN License
Assess patients by taking medical histories and performing physical exams
Diagnose illnesses and conditions using clinical judgment and diagnostic tests
Order and interpret tests (labs, X-rays, etc.)
Develop treatment plans based on evidence-based practice
Prescribe medications (authority varies by state laws)
Provide primary or specialty care (family practice, pediatrics, mental health, etc.)
Manage chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension
Treat acute illnesses and injuries
Educate patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyles
Work with physicians and healthcare teams (or independently in some states)
Supervise or mentor registered nurses (RNs) and support staff
Participate in care coordination across services
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Responsibilities

Assist the collaborative physician with clinic patients
Organize visits and perform clinic procedures
Assist in the procedural room
Answer calls on a daily basis for the Interventional Pain subspecialty
Manage the care of outpatients independently or with the physician
Answer telephone inquiries and fill prescriptions
Perform injections
Perform assessments/diagnosis/treatment of actual/potential problems of patients