APRN/PA - Neuro Critical Care

Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Nursing | Regular | Shift Vary (United States of America) | Sponsorship Available: No

About the Role

The Advanced Practice Provider will assist the Neurocritical Care neurologist on the inpatient Neurocritical Care service. The APRN will see patients in consultation with the Neurocritical Care Faculty and also interact and coordinate clinical services with physicians and nurses from other related specialties at UAMS (e.g. emergency department, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, radiology and residents). The NCC APRN will be certified in NIHSS, Dysphagia Screen, and will be familiar with Modified Rankin Scores and the NCC protocols and stroke protocols and policies. The APRN will rotate in attending monthly NCC and stroke team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and physical exams
• Diagnose acute and chronic illnesses
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, imaging)
• Prescribe medications and treatments (scope varies by state)
• Develop and manage treatment plans
• Provide preventive care and health education
• Manage chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension)
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans
• Coordinate care with physicians and specialists
• Provide counseling and patient advocacy
• Educate patients, families, and nursing staff
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Serve as clinical leaders or independent providers (in full-practice states)
• Conduct patient histories and physical exams
• Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Prescribe medications and therapies
• Assist in developing treatment plans
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• APRN:
  • Master’s Degree in Nursing – Acute Care APRN
  • Three (3) years of nursing experience
  • Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas
  • APRN License
  • 1 year of APRN experience in an ICU or Neurology preferred
• PA:
  • Master’s Degree – Physician Assistant
  • 1 year of PA experience in an ICU or Neurology

Preferred Qualifications

• APRN:
  • DNP
  • 3 years of nursing experience
  • 3 years of APRN experience in an ICU or Neurology, or Rheumatology
• PA:
  • 3 years of PA experience in an ICU, ED, or other acute care area

Benefits

UAMS offers the following benefits and perks for qualifying staff and family (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

• Adult Maltreatment
• Annual TB Screening
• Criminal Background Check
• Substance Abuse Testing

Physical Activity Requirements

• Constant Physical Activity: Crouching, Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers (including keyboarding), Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
• Frequent Physical Activity: Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching
• Occasional Physical Activity: Stooping