APRN/PA - Peds Surgery

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The APP Coordinator is a professional nurse with clinical expertise in a specialized area of practice. The coordinator promotes an integrated, holistic approach to patient care by functioning as a clinician, educator, consultant, and researcher. The APRN practices within the limits of the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and follows institutional policies, procedures, and standards. The APP Coordinator promotes harmonious relationships among health care team members and a positive image of UAMS and Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

The position provides direct clinical services or consultation for patients according to established protocols and evidence-based clinical practice standards, in collaboration with a physician. The coordinator also supports APP staffing, credentialing, education, scheduling, team communication, and quality improvement or research activities.

Requirements

• For APRN: Graduate of an accredited nursing program with at least a Master’s in Nursing.
• For APRN: National certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
• For PA: Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program as defined by the Arkansas State Medical Board.
• For PA: Current Arkansas Physician Assistant license.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification in acute or primary care; primary care is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Two years’ experience as an APRN/PA in an inpatient hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a strategic plan for the APPs within the department.
• Continually evaluate the need for additional APPs to address the service’s clinical and non-clinical needs.
• Coordinate credentialing and licensing for new APPs and manage re-credentialing, DEA, and license renewals as needed.
• Maintain open communication with the team regarding APPs.
• Facilitate ongoing APP education and research or quality improvement projects.
• Participate in departmental committee work as appropriate.
• Create and maintain clinical and non-clinical schedules.
• Assist with new-hire interviews, annual evaluations, employee counseling, mentoring, and maintenance of APP files and credentials.
• Assist with computer support as needed and discuss issues with the section chief, Director of Advanced Practice, and other upper administration as necessary.
• Provide direct clinical services or consultation in collaboration with a physician and in accordance with established protocols and evidence-based standards.
• Obtain patient health histories, perform physical examinations, and interpret hemodynamic data.
• Document pertinent normal and abnormal findings and appropriately document in medical records.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Formulate and implement treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses in collaboration with a physician.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds as appropriate.
• Provide family-centered care to meet children’s health care needs and coordinate with families regarding their child’s care and progress in person, by telephone, or by email as appropriate.
• Use current research and evidence-based decision-making in clinical practice.
• Participate in staff education and educate APRN/PA students, residents, and/or fellows.
• Provide leadership and professional interaction within the team and with team members.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally, and adhere to standard policies and procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement or research projects as required by the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time