APRN/PA - Peds Cardiology - CVICU

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The APRN/PA is a skilled healthcare provider who has completed an educational program providing specialized certification and is regulated by either the Arkansas State Board of Nursing or the Arkansas State Medical Board. The role requires advanced expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and treating actual and potential health problems of pediatric patients and their families. The APRN/PA provides care to specific patient and family populations and serves across the care continuum as a clinical resource for patients, families, staff, and the community. Clinical services are provided in collaboration with a physician and in accordance with established protocols and evidence-based practice standards.

Requirements

For APRN applicants: Graduate from an accredited nursing program with at least a Master’s in Nursing.
For APRN applicants: National certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse; certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in acute or primary care may be held.
For PA applicants: Graduate from an accredited physician assistant program defined by the Arkansas State Medical Board.
For PA applicants: Current Arkansas Physician Assistant license.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical services for patients according to established protocols and evidence-based clinical practice standards in collaboration with a physician.
Obtain patient health histories, complete physical examinations, and interpret hemodynamic data.
Document pertinent normal and abnormal findings, and order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.
Formulate and implement treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses in collaboration with the physician.
Document appropriately in medical records.
Provide family-centered care to meet the child’s health care needs.
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 or to team members.
Coordinate with families regarding the care and progress of their child in person, by telephone, or by email as appropriate.
Communicate with others with mutual respect and professional demeanor.
Adhere to standard policies and procedures.
Participate in QI or research projects as deemed necessary by the department.
Perform other duties as assigned.