APRN

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) for the Interventional Pain subspecialty. This role involves assisting collaborative physicians with clinic patients, organizing visits, performing clinic procedures, and assisting in the procedural room. The APRN will be responsible for managing the care of outpatients independently or with the physician, answering telephone inquiries, filling prescriptions, and performing injections. The position requires a high level of expertise to perform assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for actual or potential problems in patients within the Interventional Pain patient population. This is a regular, full-time position on a day shift.

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
Organize visits and perform clinic procedures
Assist in the procedural room
Answer calls on a daily basis for the Interventional Pain subspecialty
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
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)