APRN - Pediatric Cardiology Transplant

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

3d

About The Position

The APRN is a skilled health care provider who has completed a specialized educational program and holds certification regulated by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing or the Arkansas State Medical Board. The role requires advanced expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and treating actual and potential health problems of pediatric patients and their families, and serves as a clinical resource for patients, families, staff, and the community across the care continuum.

The transplant APP works in inpatient and/or outpatient settings to meet transplant patients’ needs, including participating in daily ICU rounds. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with donor calls that may occur after hours on evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position provides direct clinical services in collaboration with a physician and follows established protocols and evidence-based clinical practice standards.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with at least a Master’s in Nursing.
• National certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the specialty of Pediatrics with an acute care focus.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services according to established protocols and evidence-based clinical practice standards in collaboration with a physician.
• Obtain patient health histories, complete physical examinations, and interpret hemodynamic data.
• Document pertinent normal and abnormal findings; order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Formulate and implement treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses in collaboration with a physician.
• 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 and with team members.
• Coordinate with families regarding their child’s care and progress in person, by telephone, or by email as appropriate.
• Communicate with others with mutual respect and a professional demeanor.
• Adhere to standard policies and procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement or research projects as needed by the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work with transplant patients in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, including daily ICU rounds.

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 plan with up to 10% matched contribution 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
• Career Level: Mid Level