APRN/PA - Radiation Oncology

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This posting will be used to fill either an APRN or PA position in Radiation Oncology. The Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant works collaboratively with a physician and multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to outpatients. The APRN/PA assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages patients and families with acute and chronic health needs, and provides education, health promotion, and care coordination. The role may perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• For APRN: Master’s degree, two years of nursing experience, an Arkansas Registered Nurse license, and an APRN/CPN license.
• For PA: Completion of a Physician Assistant program and a PA license from the State Medical Board.
• Current BLS certification, or ability to successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• Ability to operate typical nursing equipment essential to the job, including scales, procedure equipment, needles, blood pressure equipment, and EKG machines.
• Normal communication sensory requirements.
• Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated.

Nice To Haves

• Prescriptive authority and a DEA license must be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history, physical examination, and risk factors, and establish baseline and ongoing status.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including labs, imaging, and other studies, as appropriate for the patient population and condition.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans, including prescribing medications as authorized, providing non-pharmacologic interventions, and monitoring response to therapy.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with physicians, specialists, nursing staff, allied health professionals, and referral sources to ensure continuity and appropriate care.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, preventive health, self-care, expected side effects, and when and how to seek escalation of care.
• Document patient encounters, treatments, and outcomes in the electronic health record; ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards; and engage in quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a resource or consultant on the healthcare team; work autonomously and collaboratively to diagnose and manage complex issues, advocate for patients, and support program development.
• 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