APRN - TOSH OR Pre-optimization Nurse Practitioner

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The TOSH OR Pre-optimization Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with a physician and multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive preoperative medical evaluation and optimization for adult patients. The role focuses on detailed clinical assessments, risk identification, treatment planning, patient education, and coordinated multidisciplinary preparation to ensure patients are medically ready for surgery.

The position extends patient care and administrative services of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences physicians. The nurse practitioner assesses and manages patients’ health care problems autonomously and collaboratively, while serving as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate. The role also coordinates multidisciplinary patient care and facilitates timely, appropriate consultations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
• Two years of registered nurse experience.
• One year of AGPCNP or FNP experience.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas.
• Arkansas APRN license, or eligibility for licensure.
• AGPCNP or FNP certification.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of registered nurse experience.
• Two years of AGPCNP or FNP experience.
• Obtain prescriptive authority and a DEA license after hire.
• Pre-optimization clinic experience.

Responsibilities

• Extend the patient care and administrative services of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences physicians.
• Provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, prescribe medical treatments, and manage patients’ health issues in collaboration with designated physicians.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage patients’ health care problems.
• Serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary patient care, facilitate necessary consultations, and ensure care is timely and appropriate.
• 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 matching 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