APRN/PA - IMSL Rheumatology Clinic

Summary of Job Duties

This posting will fill with either an APRN or PA. The Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant works collaboratively with a physician and multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to outpatients. The APRN/PA is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs.

Qualifications

• APRN: Master’s Degree in Nursing – Family Medicine
  Three (3) years of nursing experience. Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas
  APRN License
  One (1) year of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic or Rheumatology preferred
• PA: Master’s Degree – Physician Assistant
  One (1) year of PA experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic or Rheumatology clinic
  PA Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year of PA experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic or Rheumatology clinic

Responsibilities

Extend the patient care and administrative services of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences physicians. Provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, prescribe medical treatments, and manage health issues for patients in collaboration with the designated physician(s).

Work autonomously, as well as, in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage patients' health care problems; and will serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.

Carefully coordinate the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, and assuring that care is timely and appropriate.

Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.

Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.

Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.

Aid internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.

Extend the patient care and administrative services of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences physicians. Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Constant Physical Activity: Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think
  Frequent Physical Activity: Stand
  Occasional Physical Activity: Bend, sit, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead
  Lift/Carry Weight: 11 - 25 Lbs. or more
  Push/Pull Weight: 100 Lbs. or more
• Physical Environment: Inside medical Facility
  Noise Level: Moderate
  Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity Near visual acuity
  Hazards: Biological, Dust, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools

Salary Information

"Commensurate with Education and Experience"

Required Documents to Apply

• License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu 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

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.