APRN/PA - IMSL Rheumatology Clinic

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

18d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting will fill with either an APRN or PA. 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.

Requirements

APRN: Master’s Degree in Nursing – Family Medicine
Three (3) years of nursing experience.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas
APRN License
1 year of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic or Rheumatology preferred
PA: Master’s Degree – Physician Assistant
1 year of PA experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic or Rheumatology clinic

Nice To Haves

APRN: DNP
3 years of nursing experience
3 years of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic, or Rheumatology
PA: 3 years of PA experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic, or Rheumatology clinic

Responsibilities

Extend the patient care and administrative services of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences physicians.
Provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, prescribe medical treatments, and manage health issues for patients in collaboration with the designated physician(s).
Work autonomously, as well as, in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage patients' health care problems; and will serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
Coordinate the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, and assuring that care is timely and appropriate.
Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
Extend the patient care and administrative services of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences physicians.
Other duties as assigned.