APRN/PA - Cancer Service Line - Clinic and Infusion Areas

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The APRN/PA extends patient care and administrative services for UAMS physicians in the outpatient Infusion Center at the Cancer Institute at UAMS, serving hematology oncology and stem cell transplant patients. The APP provides comprehensive health assessments, determines diagnoses, implements treatment plans, performs procedures, and prescribes medicines and treatments. The APP manages patients’ health issues independently or in collaboration with designated physicians, and works autonomously and collaboratively to diagnose and manage health care problems. The role also serves as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate, and coordinates multidisciplinary patient care by facilitating necessary consultations and ensuring care is timely and appropriate.

The posting covers two weekend-option shift arrangements: three 12-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, or on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. The position also includes four hours of weekly administrative time to be completed on campus. The APRN provides daily care until the last patient is seen for the day.

Requirements

• APRN applicants: Master’s degree in nursing and two years of nursing experience; acute-care APRN experience is preferred.
• APRN applicants: Arkansas Registered Nurse license and APRN/CPN license.
• PA applicants: Master’s degree as a Physician Assistant.
• PA applicants: Licensed Registered Physician Assistant (PA).
• Current BLS certification, or obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• Ability to operate typical medical 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

• Acute-care APRN experience is preferred.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA license are to be obtained after hire for both APRN and PA roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients’ health issues independently or in collaboration with designated physicians.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively with medical professionals and other individuals.
• Extend UAMS physicians’ patient care and administrative services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, perform procedures, and prescribe medicines and treatments.
• Diagnose and manage patients’ health care problems; 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.
• For APRNs, provide daily care until the last patient is seen for the day.
• Interact with and assist the public professionally and courteously as needed.
• Communicate effectively and accurately, provide complete information, and maintain confidentiality when necessary.
• Maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, management, and ancillary departments; follow patient- and family-centered care concepts and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
• Assist internal and external stakeholders with customer service as needed.
• 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 for undergraduate study.
• Retirement contribution match of up to 10% from UAMS.
• 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