APRN/PA - Infusion B - Cancer Institute

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences • Little Rock, AR

5d

About The Position

This posting will cover various shifts and schedules. The APRN will extend the patient care and administrative services for UAMS physicians in both inpatient and outpatient settings at the Cancer Institute Outpatient Clinic. APRN will be expected provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, perform procedures, and prescribe medicines and treatments. The APRN will also manage health issues for patients, independently or in collaboration with the designated physicians. The APRN 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 APRN will also coordinate the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, assuring that care is timely and appropriate.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in nursing PLUS 2 years nursing experience, Acute Care APRN (or) Master's Degree as a Physician Assistant (PA).
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas; APRN/CPN License (or) Lincensed Registered Physician Assistant (PA)
• 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 requirement.
• Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated.

Nice To Haves

• Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire.

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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees