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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Comprehensive healthcare provider delivering specialist services

APRN/Physician Assistant – Cancer Service Line - Clinic and Infusion Areas

Advanced Practice ProvidersPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeLittle Rock, AR, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • For the APRN role, a Master's degree in nursing and two years of nursing experience are required; acute care APRN experience is preferred.
  • For the APRN role, an Arkansas Registered Nurse license and APRN/CPN license are required.
  • For both APRN and PA roles, current BLS certification is required, or certification must be successfully obtained within the first 30 days of employment.
  • Applicants must be able to operate typical medical equipment essential to the job, including scales, procedure equipment, needles, blood pressure equipment, and EKG machines.
  • Applicants must meet normal communication sensory requirements and be able to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated.
  • For the PA role, a Master's degree as a Physician Assistant and a Licensed Registered Physician Assistant license are required.
  • Applicants must provide a license or certificate, three professional references with name, email, and business title, and a resume.
  • Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
  • The position requires working three 12-hour weekend shifts in one of two schedules: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, or Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, plus four hours of weekly administrative time on campus.
  • The position is subject to pre-employment screening, including criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification.

Responsibilities

  • Manage patients' health issues independently or in collaboration with designated physicians.
  • Work autonomously and collaboratively with medical professionals.
  • Extend UAMS physicians' patient-care and administrative services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, perform procedures, and prescribe medicines and treatments; APRNs provide daily care until the last patient is seen for the day.
  • Diagnose and manage patients' health care problems, serving as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary patient care, facilitate necessary consultations, and ensure care is timely and appropriate.
  • Interact with and assist the public professionally and courteously as needed.
  • Communicate accurate and complete information and maintain confidentiality when necessary.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, the management team, and ancillary departments, following the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
  • Assist internal and external stakeholders with customer service as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • For APRN candidates, acute care APRN experience is preferred.
  • Prescriptive authority and a DEA license must be obtained after hire for both APRN and PA roles.

About the Company

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Comprehensive healthcare provider delivering specialist services

UAMS Health is a comprehensive medical provider in Arkansas that offers a wide range of specialty clinics and services, including women’s health, cancer treatment, orthopaedics, stroke care, and trauma. It delivers care through clinics and procedures performed by world-renowned clinicians, using the latest medical treatments and procedures. The model centers on patient- and family-centered care, supported by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ academic and clinical resources. Services come from consultations, surgeries, and specialized procedures, with additional work in community outreach and health education. The goal is to improve the health and well-being of people in Arkansas by providing high-quality, expert medical care and education.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$2.3M
Headquarters
Little Rock, AR
Founded
1879

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