Closing Date:

Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Nursing
Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Department:
ICE | PCPHSL PC APRN

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
We are seeking a Primary Care APRN who will provide comprehensive, adult patient-centered care across the lifespan, including health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic disease management, and coordination of care. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the APRN will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients while promoting evidence-based practice, patient education, and continuity of care to improve individual and population health outcomes.

If you are committed to delivering compassionate patient- and family-centered care, we encourage you to apply and advance a culture of excellence at UAMS in El Dorado!
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Two (2) years of RN experience. One (1) year of Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) experience.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas; Arkansas APRN License, or eligible for licensure. Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of RN experience. Two (2) years of Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) experience.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire.
• Primary Care clinic experience.

Additional Information:

Key Responsibilities:

Augmentation

• Extend patient care and administrative services of UAMS physicians.

Consummate Professional

• Provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, prescribe medical treatments, and manage health issues in collaboration with designated physicians.

Collaborator

• Work autonomously and with a multidisciplinary team; serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.

Coordination

• Coordinate multidisciplinary care, facilitate necessary consultations, and ensure timely, appropriate care.

Customer Service and Professionalism

• Interact with patients and the public professionally and with courtesy.
• Communicate accurately and completely; maintain confidentiality.
• Foster positive relationships with colleagues, management, and ancillary departments.
• Demonstrate patient- and family-centered care concepts and follow the Code of Conduct guidelines.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders as needed.

May perform other duties as assigned to advance the mission of UAMS

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

Constant Physical Activity:
Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sharps, Stooping
Occasional Physical Activity:
Balancing, Climbing, Crawling
Benefits Eligible:
Yes