APRN/PA - Spine

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The APRN/Physician Assistant, (PA), will assist physician with clinic, organizing visits and performing clinic procedures, assist in the operating room, answer pages and round on post-operative patients on a daily and PRN basis. The PA will augment a physician's ability to provide medical services to patients; collect and document data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations and provide direct patient care services.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in nursing /PA studies (Acute Care Certification)
• 2 years exp preferred
• Licensed Registered Nurse; APRN/PA license
• Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire.
• BLS

Responsibilities

• Consults with physicians and other health professionals when needed.
• Follows up on the client by phone calls, rounds, scheduled visits, and lab results
• Promotes optimal health of the patient by including preventive and health promotion activities into the plan of care and participating in clinical pathway development and quality management activities.
• Participates as a team member in patient care conferences with other health disciplines, and in clinical case conferences and other department/campus meetings
• Obtains a relevant health and medical history, performs a comprehensive physician examination, identifies health risks and needs, updates and records changes in health status, and assesses mental and functional status
• Performs other duties as needed.

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