APRN/PA - SICU

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As an integral part of the UAMS Surgical Intensive Care (SICU) Team, the APRN/PA works collaboratively with the attending physicians and surgical residents to ensure continuity of care in the Surgical ICU. SICU APRNs/PAs help plan, implement, and evaluate health care treatments. Daily rounds, a variety of procedures, monitoring patient progress, and providing patient and family education are part of the wide scope of practice. SICU APRNs/PAs work closely with case managers and social workers to coordinate patient care. In addition, SICU APRN/PAs function as a liaison to bedside nurses and ancillary staff.

Requirements

• APRN: Master's degree in nursing
• Three (3) years of nursing experience
• Acute Care Certifications
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas
• APRN Licensure
• PA: Master's Education
• PA Licensure
• Must be able to operate all standard 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.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process to assess and identify patient/family short- and long-term physical, psychosocial, educational, and cultural needs for assigned patient populations.
• Provides ongoing and follow-up care and patient/family education.
• Accurately interprets health assessment data and applies findings in directing patient care.
• Utilizes knowledge and expertise when planning long and short-term care, including appropriate pharmacologic and diagnostic treatments as needed.
• Prioritizes patient/family needs to optimize the health outcome in a cost-efficient manner.
• Documents all health data, the plan of care, and care according to policy.
• Evaluates patient/family response to the plan of care through systematic follow-up.
• Documentation of the patient/family outcomes, reassessing, and modifying the plan as needed to achieve health goals.
• Accurately completes all billing forms, including diagnostic (ICD-10) and treatment (CPT) codes, based on federal and state laws and UAMS policy.
• Communicates with referring physicians, allied health providers, and hospital staff as appropriate.
• Assures universal screenings for alcohol use on all patients and provides interventions for those patients screening positive
• Actively participates in quality improvement activities (i.e., collecting data, suggesting and implementing approved changes, and measuring outcomes) and the development of strategies to improve patient care delivery and cost effectiveness.
• Critically evaluates existing practice in light of current research findings.
• Disseminates relevant research findings through practice, publication, education, and/or consultation.
• Other duties may be assigned to this position.

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