APRN - Transplant

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

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. The clinical Advanced Practice Nurse is a professional registered nurse and a designated member of the transplant team whose primary responsibilities are directly involved with coordinating the clinical aspects of care. The coordinator works with the patients and their families through and after transplantation, in a compassionate and tactful manner in order to facilitate access to and provide continuity of care.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing
Current Arkansas APRN license (Adult or Family)
Three (3) years of nursing experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in organ transplant

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, prescribe medical treatments and manage health issues for patients in collaboration with the designated physician(s).
Assumes lead in directing responsibility of all patient and family education.
Maintains communication with patients referring physician.
Acts as a liaison between patient families and other health care team members.
Assists with triage of post-patient calls during office hours and handles appropriately according to established protocol.
Evaluates post patient laboratory results for abnormalities and follows up accordingly.
Assures a smooth transition when patients are referred back to their referring physicians.
Other duties as assigned.