APRN - Outpatient

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The APRN extends patient care and administrative services for UAMS physicians in outpatient settings. The role includes comprehensive health assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, procedures, and prescribing medicines and treatments. The APRN manages patients’ health issues independently or in collaboration with designated physicians, and works autonomously as well as with others to diagnose and manage health care problems. The APRN also serves as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate, and coordinates multidisciplinary care to ensure necessary consultations occur and care is timely and appropriate.

The position is with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in the ICE | CASL AdvancedPracticeProviders OPSR department. It is a regular clinical nursing staff position. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• Two years of nursing experience.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas and APRN/CPN license.
• Current BLS certification, or ability to successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• Ability to operate typical nursing equipment essential to the job, including scales, procedure equipment, needles, blood pressure equipment, and EKG machines.
• Normal communication sensory capability.
• Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated.

Nice To Haves

• Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history, physical examination, risk factors, and baseline and ongoing status.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory tests, imaging, and other studies, as appropriate for the patient population and condition.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans, including authorized medication prescribing, non-pharmacologic interventions, and monitoring response to therapy.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care by collaborating with physicians, specialists, nursing staff, and allied health professionals; arrange referrals and ensure continuity and appropriateness of care.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, preventive health, self-care, expected side effects, and when and how to seek escalation of care.
• Document patient encounters, treatments, and outcomes in the electronic health record; ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards; and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a resource and consultant to the health care team, diagnosing and managing complex issues autonomously and collaboratively, advocating for patients, and supporting program development.
• 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 match of 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