APRN/PA - Electrophysiology/Cardiology

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

2d

About The Position

As an integral part of the UAMS Cardiovascular Service Line, the APRN or PA works collaboratively with the physicians to ensure continuity of care to Cardiovascular patients, with a focus on electrophysiology. The APRNs or PAs help plan, implement, and evaluate health care treatments. This position will include both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.

Requirements

• APRNs: Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Certification
• 3 years of nursing experience
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas; APRN License
• Prescriptive authority and a DEA license must be obtained after hire.
• PAs: Master's Degree
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Certification through NCCPA
• Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in electrophysiology

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-term and short-term physical, psychosocial, educational, and cultural needs for assigned patient populations.
• Provides ongoing and follow-up care, as well as patient and 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.

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