APRN - TOSH Inpatient Acute Care

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner will assist the MSK inpatient team and provide care on the inpatient service. The APRN will see patients in consultation with MSK physicians and coordinate clinical services with physicians and nurses from related UAMS specialties, including the emergency department and residents. The position requires emergency management certification and ACLS certification, and participation in monthly attending team meetings.

The role coordinates multidisciplinary care and consultations, assesses and diagnoses patients, implements treatment plans, prescribes medical treatments, and manages patient health issues in collaboration with a designated physician. It also includes managing post-procedure immunosuppression and laboratory work in coordination with physicians and pharmacists, contributing to institutional initiatives and policy development, and documenting results in critical care systems.

The schedule is 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no major or minor holidays. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing – Acute Care.
• Two years of experience as an APRN.
• Valid Arkansas APRN license.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA license.
• Emergency management certification.
• ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• One year of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine clinic.
• ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate specialized, multidisciplinary care and facilitate patient consultations to ensure timely and appropriate treatment.
• Provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, prescribe medical treatments, and manage patient health issues in collaboration with the designated physician.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to diagnose and manage patients’ health problems, serving as a resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
• Manage post-procedure immunosuppression and laboratory work in coordination with physicians and pharmacists.
• Participate in institutional initiatives and encourage the participation of others.
• Collaborate in policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation using best practices to deliver quality service.
• Edit and document results in various critical care systems.
• Attend monthly team meetings.
• 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 (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• 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