APRN - Neurology Movement Disorder Clinic

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) supports a collaborative physician in the Neurology Movement Disorder Clinic, organizing patient visits, performing clinic procedures, assisting in the procedural room, and responding to daily calls for neurology evaluation, treatment, and procedures for general and specialty patients. The APRN manages outpatient care independently or with the physician, answers telephone inquiries, fills prescriptions, performs injections, and assesses, diagnoses, and treats actual or potential patient problems within the scope of practice.

The role includes evaluating and managing patients with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and other movement disorders; monitoring disease progression and treatment response; and managing medication and treatment-related concerns. The position works inside a medical facility. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Current Arkansas APRN license.
• Licensed Registered Nurse.
• High level of expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and treating actual or potential patient problems.

Responsibilities

• Organize clinic visits and assist the collaborative physician with patient care.
• Perform clinic procedures, assist in the procedural room, and perform injections.
• Manage outpatient care independently or with the physician.
• Answer daily calls and telephone inquiries and fill prescriptions.
• Obtain comprehensive medical histories and assess current symptoms.
• Perform neurological examinations and evaluate motor function, tremors, gait, balance, rigidity, and coordination.
• Assess symptom changes and disease progression; review diagnostic tests, laboratory results, and imaging reports as appropriate.
• Develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans within the APRN's scope of practice.
• Evaluate and manage patients with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and other movement disorders.
• Monitor disease progression and patient response to treatment, including motor fluctuations, dyskinesias, medication wearing-off effects, and treatment-related complications.
• Coordinate care with neurologists and other specialists when symptoms become more [the posting ends this statement here].
• Prescribe and adjust medications within applicable licensure, practice, and institutional requirements.
• Monitor medication effectiveness, adverse effects, drug interactions, and adherence; educate patients on medication schedules and proper administration.
• Help manage treatment-related issues, including dizziness, falls, sleep disturbances, and involuntary movements.

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