APRN - TOSH Inpatient Acute Care

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

10d

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner will assist the MSK inpatient team 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 APRN will be certified in emergency management and ACLS certified, and will rotate in attending monthly team meetings.

The position works 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no major or minor holidays. Benefits eligibility is available for this position.

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 and ACLS certification.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

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 health care professionals to diagnose and manage patient health care problems, serving as a resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
• Manage post-procedure immunosuppression and patient laboratory work in coordination with a physician and pharmacist.
• Participate in institutional initiatives and encourage participation by 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attend monthly team meetings on a rotating basis.

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