APRN/PA - Cancer Service Line - Clinic and Infusion Areas

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The APP will extend the patient care and administrative services for UAMS physicians in both inpatient and outpatient settings at the Cancer Institute Outpatient Clinic and Infusion areas. APP will be expected provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, perform procedures, and prescribe medicines and treatments. The APP will also manage health issues for patients, independently or in collaboration with the designated physicians. The APP will work autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage patient's health care problems; and will serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate. The APP will also coordinate the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, assuring that care is timely and appropriate.

This posting interviews for multiple positions including, but not limited to:
Infusion B - Transplant APP
Myeloma Clinic APP
Hematology Oncology Clinic APP
Thoracic Oncology/Surgery Clinic APP
Head and Neck Oncology APP

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in nursing PLUS 2 years nursing experience, preferably in Acute Care APRN (for APRN role)
• Master's Degree as a Physician Assistant (PA) (for PA role)
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas and APRN/CPN License (for APRN role)
• Licensed Registered Physician Assistant (PA) (for PA role)
• Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• Must be able to operate all typical medical equipment essential to performing the job (i.e., scales, procedure equipment, needles, blood pressure equipment, and EKG machines).
• Must have normal communication sensory requirements.
• Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated.
• Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire for both APRN and PA roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage health issues for patients, independently or in collaboration with the designated physicians.
• Work autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of medical professional individuals.
• Extend the patient care and administrative services of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences physicians in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, perform procedures, and prescribe medicines and treatments. APRN provides daily care until last patient is seen for the day.
• Work autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage patient's health care problems; and will serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
• Coordinate the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, assuring that care is timely and appropriate.
• Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
• Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
• Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• 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 $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level