APRN/PA - Orthopedic Residency

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant (APRN/PA) will rotate with attending physicians in the OR clinic and through all orthopedic subspecialties. This role involves assisting surgeons with clinic operations, organizing patient visits, and performing clinic procedures. Additionally, the APRN/PA will assist in the operating room, respond to pages, and round on post-operative patients daily and as needed. The position also includes managing postoperative outpatient care, handling telephone inquiries, and filling prescriptions. A high level of expertise is required for patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of actual or potential health problems.

Requirements

APRN: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with a Master's in Nursing
APRN: Valid Licenses as a Registered Nurse and APRN by the State of Arkansas
PA: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
PA: Valid license as a PA by the State of Arkansas
Must be able to operate all typical nursing equipment essential to performing the job (i.e., scales, procedure equipment, needles, blood pressure equipment, and EKG machines).
Must have normal communication and sensory requirements.
Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a surgical setting
Prescriptive authority and a DEA license must be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

Extend the patient care and administrative services of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences physicians.
Work autonomously, as well as, in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage patients' health care problems.
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.
Assist the surgeon with clinic, organize visits, and perform clinic procedures.
Assist in the operating room.
Answer pages.
Round on post-operative patients on a daily and PRN basis.
Manage postoperative outpatient care.
Answer telephone inquiries.
Fill prescriptions.