APRN/PA - GI Clinic

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

23h

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant works collaboratively with a physician and multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to outpatients. The APRN/PA is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs. This posting will be filled by either an APRN or a PA.

Requirements

• APRN: Master’s degree in Nursing – Family Medicine.
• APRN: Three years of nursing experience.
• APRN: Current Registered Nurse license in Arkansas and APRN license.
• APRN: One year of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine clinic.
• PA: Master’s degree as a Physician Assistant.
• PA: One year of PA experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine clinic, or Endocrine clinic.

Nice To Haves

• APRN: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
• APRN: Three years of nursing experience.
• APRN: Three years of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine clinic, or Endocrine clinic.
• PA: Three years of PA experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine clinic, or Endocrine clinic.

Responsibilities

• Extend the patient care and administrative services of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences physicians.
• Provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, prescribe medical treatments, and manage patient health issues in collaboration with designated physicians.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively to diagnose and manage patients’ health care problems, and serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary patient care, facilitate necessary consultations, and ensure care is timely and appropriate.
• Interact with and assist the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
• Communicate effectively and accurately, provide complete information, and maintain strict confidentiality when necessary.
• Maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, the management team, and ancillary departments; follow the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
• Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level