APRN/PA - Peds Surgery

University of Arkansas • 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. APRNs practice within the limits of the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and follow institutional policies, procedures, and standards. The APP Coordinator promotes harmonious relationships among the health care team and a positive image of UAMS and Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

The position combines APP team coordination and administrative duties with direct clinical care or consultation for pediatric patients. Clinical work is performed in collaboration with a physician, according to established protocols and evidence-based clinical practice standards, with an emphasis on family-centered care.

Requirements

• For the APRN pathway: graduate from an accredited nursing program with at least a Master’s in Nursing.
• For the APRN pathway: national certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
• For the PA pathway: graduate from an accredited physician assistant program as defined by the Arkansas State Medical Board.
• For the PA pathway: 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) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Two years of experience as an APRN/PA in an inpatient hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a strategic plan for the APPs in the department.
• Continually assess the need for additional APPs to meet growing clinical and non-clinical service needs.
• Coordinate credentialing and licensing for new APPs, including re-credentialing, DEA matters, and license renewals as needed.
• Maintain open communication with the team regarding APPs.
• Facilitate ongoing APP education and quality-improvement research 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, including licensure, certification, TB skin tests, DEA/NPI/Medicaid numbers, and BLS/PALS records.
• Assist with computer support as needed.
• Discuss issues with the section chief, Director of Advanced Practice, and other upper administration as needed.
• Provide direct clinical services or consultation for patients 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.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses in collaboration with a physician.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds as appropriate.
• Document appropriately in medical records.
• Provide family-centered care to meet children’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.
• Coordinate with families regarding their child’s care and progress in person, by telephone, or by email as appropriate.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with others.
• Follow standard policies and procedures.
• Participate in departmental quality-improvement or research projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Undergraduate education discounts for staff and dependents.
• Retirement contribution match of 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: Manager