APRN - Peds Physical Medicine and Rehab

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences • Little Rock, AR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The APRN will be responsible for direct patient care and for other administrative duties as designated by the Medical Director and his/her designee and in accordance with the Arkansas Medical Practice Act and the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing required.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.
• Current DEA Certification or eligible for certification.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• May have a certification as a Pediatric Nurse practitioner in either acute or primary care.

Responsibilities

• Serves as family navigator under the direction of the Director of the FIN program.
• Assists families in overcoming systems and patient/family-specific barriers to community and home-based health services in order to reduce disparities by shortening the interval between a positive screen and definitive diagnosis.
• Engage with families anywhere along the continuum, from the point of initial developmental screening to referral for initial developmental evaluation, diagnostic evaluation, and access to appropriate intervention(s).
• Schedule monthly Family-Centered Interdisciplinary Network virtual meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: 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 UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level