APRN/PA- ENT Clinic (Jonesboro, AR)

University of Arkansas System•Jonesboro, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant (APRN/PA) to join their patient-centered care team at the Jonesboro Family Medical Center (FMC). This role is crucial for supporting clinic operations by acting as a clinical extension. The APRN/PA will be responsible for efficiently managing clinic workflows, coordinating complex patient schedules, and performing ENT procedures accurately. They will independently conduct patient evaluations in collaboration with supervising physicians to ensure high-quality outpatient care. Key duties include performing clinical assessments, assisting with care coordination, responding to patient messages via MyChart and in-basket, addressing patient inquiries, and managing prescriptions. In the outpatient setting, responsibilities involve evaluating new and follow-up patients, reviewing pathology and imaging results, and providing comprehensive patient education and follow-up planning. The ideal candidate will possess advanced clinical expertise to accurately assess, diagnose, and treat patient issues and will serve as a primary communicator between the care team and patients, ensuring timely and accurate information exchange. UAMS invites motivated and skilled APRN/PAs passionate about ENT care and committed to excellence in patient service to apply and become a valued member of the ENT team at UAMS Jonesboro FMC.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Nursing (for APRN)
Three (3) years of nursing experience (for APRN)
Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas (for APRN)
APRN License
Master's Education (for PA)
PA Licensure
Outpatient expectations
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Coordinates specialized, multidisciplinary care and facilitates consults of patients to ensure timely and appropriate treatment.
Provides comprehensive health assessments, determines diagnoses, implements treatment plans, prescribes medical treatments, and manages health issues for patients in collaboration with the designated physician.
Collaborates with a variety of health care professionals to diagnose and manage patients' health care problems, serving as a resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
Manages post procedure immunosuppression and labs of the patient in coordination with the physician and pharmacist.
Participates in institutional initiatives and encourages the participation of others.
Collaborates in policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation using best practices in delivering quality service.
Edits and documents results in various critical care systems
May undertake additional duties as assigned to support the clinical mission.
Managing clinic workflows efficiently.
Coordinating complex visit schedules.
Performing ENT procedures with accuracy.
Independently handling patient evaluations in collaboration with supervising physicians.
Conducting clinical assessments.
Assisting with care coordination.
Responding to messages via MyChart and in-basket.
Addressing patient inquiries.
Managing prescriptions.
Evaluating new and follow-up patients in the outpatient setting.
Reviewing pathology and imaging results.
Providing comprehensive patient education and follow-up planning.
Serving as a primary communicator between the care team and patients.
See and evaluate postoperative and established patients for medication management of common ear, nose, and throat in conjunction with otolaryngologists.
Perform otomicroscopy with cerumen removal, flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy, videostroboscopy, nasal endoscopy, and sinus debridement with supervision of a physician.
Perform skin and soft tissue biopsies of the mouth and throat with assistance of a physician.