APRN/PA PRN - Cardiac Surgery

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting will be filled with either an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA). As an integral part of the UAMS Cardiac Surgery team, the clinician works collaboratively with attending physicians to ensure continuity of care for Cardiac Surgery patients and helps plan, implement, and evaluate health care treatments. The role includes rounding on inpatients admitted to the cardiac surgery team and providing patient consultations for the cardiac surgery service. The PRN position requires at least one weekend of coverage per month, with opportunities for additional coverage as needs arise.

Requirements

For APRNs: Master’s degree in nursing.
For APRNs: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Certification.
For APRNs: Three years of nursing experience.
For APRNs: Arkansas Registered Nurse license and APRN license.
For APRNs: Obtain prescriptive authority and a DEA license after hire.
For PAs: Master’s degree.
For PAs: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
For PAs: Certification through NCCPA.
For PAs: Obtain prescriptive authority and a DEA license after hire.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as an APP in cardiac surgery, CVICU, or a related surgical or cardiac specialty.

Responsibilities

Systematically and skillfully gather information for new and established patients, including medical history, diagnostic tests, physical examinations, and behavioral, developmental, and psychosocial assessments; distinguish normal from abnormal findings and interpret diagnostic tests.
Use critical thinking and the nursing process to assess and identify patients’ and families’ long- and short-term physical, psychosocial, educational, and cultural needs.
Provide ongoing and follow-up care, along with patient and family education.
Interpret health assessment data and apply findings to direct patient care.
Plan long- and short-term care using appropriate pharmacologic and diagnostic treatments as needed.
Prioritize patient and family needs to optimize health outcomes in a cost-efficient manner.
Document health data and plans of care according to policy.
Evaluate patient and family responses to the plan of care through systematic follow-up; document outcomes, reassess, and modify the plan as needed to achieve health goals.
Complete billing forms accurately, including diagnostic (ICD-10) and treatment (CPT) codes, in accordance with federal and state laws and UAMS policy.
Communicate with referring physicians, allied health providers, and hospital staff as appropriate.
Ensure universal alcohol-use screenings for injured patients and provide interventions for patients who screen positive.
Perform other duties as assigned.