APRN/PA - Shoulder APP

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant (APRN/PA) role at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) involves rotating with attending physicians and covering all orthopedic subspecialties. This position will support surgeons in clinic by organizing visits and performing procedures, assist in the operating room, respond to pages, and manage post-operative patients. The APRN/PA will also oversee outpatient care, handle telephone inquiries, and manage prescriptions. A high level of expertise is required for patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of actual and 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.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience as PA or Acute Care APRN
Prescriptive authority and a DEA license must be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

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.
Perform assessments/diagnosis/treatment of actual/potential patients problems.
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.
Other duties may be assigned to this position.