APRN/PA - Electrophysiology

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be filled by either an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or a Physician Assistant (PA). The APRN/PA works collaboratively with physicians and a multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to outpatients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs.

As part of the UAMS Cardiovascular Electrophysiology (EP) Team, the APRN/PA collaborates with attending physicians and residents to ensure continuity of care for EP patients and helps plan, implement, and evaluate health care treatments. The position includes both inpatient and outpatient practice areas. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• APRN: Master's degree in nursing.
• APRN: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Certification.
• APRN: Three years of nursing experience.
• APRN: Arkansas Registered Nurse license and APRN license.
• APRN: Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire.
• PA: Master's degree.
• PA: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• PA: Certification through NCCPA.
• PA: Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of APP experience in a cardiology specialty.
• Prior electrophysiology experience.

Responsibilities

• Extend the patient care and administrative services of UAMS physicians.
• Provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, prescribe medical treatments, and manage patients' health issues in collaboration with designated physicians.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively to diagnose and manage patients' health care problems; serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary patient care, facilitate necessary consultations, and ensure care is timely and appropriate.
• Interact with and assist the public in a professional and friendly manner.
• Communicate effectively and accurately, provide complete information, and maintain strict confidentiality when necessary.
• Maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, the management team, and ancillary departments; follow the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
• Assist internal and external stakeholders with exceptional customer service as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

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