APRN

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a comprehensive academic health sciences center focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans through education, research, and clinical programs. UAMS educates and trains a significant portion of the state's healthcare professionals, including physicians, scientists, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals, emphasizing innovation, compassion, teamwork, and patient- and family-centered care. The Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) in this role will support collaborative physicians with clinic patients, managing visits, performing clinic procedures, assisting in procedural rooms, and handling daily calls for the Interventional Pain subspecialty. The APRN will independently or collaboratively manage outpatient care, respond to telephone inquiries, fill prescriptions, and perform injections. This position requires a high level of expertise for assessing, diagnosing, and treating actual or potential patient problems.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Nursing
Current AR Advanced Practice License
Current AR Registered Nurse License
Current Prescriptive Authority and DEA license, or the ability to obtain after hire
Current ACLS or ability to obtain after hire
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Responsibilities

Assist the collaborative physician with clinic patients, organizing visits and performing clinic procedures
Assist in the procedural room
Answer calls on daily basis for the Interventional Pain subspecialty for evaluation, treatment, and procedures for the Interventional pain patient population
Manage care of outpatients independently or with the physician
Answer telephone inquiries
Fill prescriptions
Perform injections
Perform assessments/diagnosis/treatment of actual/potential problems of patients
Assess patients: Take medical histories, perform physical exams, and evaluate symptoms
Diagnose conditions: Identify illnesses, injuries, or chronic diseases
Develop treatment plans: Create and manage care plans tailored to each patient
Prescribe medications (in most states, including Arkansas, with some collaboration requirements)
Order and interpret tests: Labs, X-rays, MRIs, etc.
Provide primary or specialized care depending on their role
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments as needed
Educate patients about health conditions, medications, and preventive care
Promote wellness through screenings and lifestyle counseling
Work with physicians and healthcare teams to coordinate care
Supervise or mentor nurses and support staff (in some settings)
Participate in care planning meetings and case reviews
Maintain accurate medical records
Follow healthcare laws and regulations
Engage in continuing education to stay current in the field
Conduct research or help improve healthcare systems (Some APRNs may also)

Benefits

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
Bonus Programs (for nurses)
Hotel Lodging (for nurses)
New Graduate RN Residency (for nurses)
Support for Clinical Ladder, National Certification, Shared Governance, and Recognition Programs (for nurses)