APRN/PA - Peds Ortho

Institution: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). UAMS champions collaborative health care, focusing on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

About the role

The APRN/PA will be located at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, AR, assisting Orthopaedic Spine physicians with clinic visits, procedures, operating-room support, inpatient rounding, and after-hours call for urgent/emergent orthopedic conditions (including fracture reductions in the ED).

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document relevant health and medical history; perform focused and comprehensive physical examinations.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and care plans that include diagnostic tests, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, patient/family education, and referrals.
• Consult with physicians and other health professionals as needed.
• Follow up with patients via phone, rounds, scheduled visits, and lab results.
• Facilitate patient self-care and shared decision-making.
• Promote preventive health and participate in clinical pathway development and quality-management activities.
• Participate in team conferences, department meetings, and clinical case reviews.
• Document care and billing notations accurately.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (cast application/removal, wound suturing, dressing changes).
• Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain necessity, preparation, and anticipated effects to patients.
• Prepare patient workups, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Participate in basic-science and clinical research projects.
• Participate in the Orthopaedic after-hours call rotation.

Requirements

APRN:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with at least a Master’s in Nursing.
• National Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
• Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in acute care.

PA:

• Graduate from an accredited physician assistant program or eligible as defined by the Arkansas State Medical Board.
• Current Arkansas Physician Assistant license or eligible for licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

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: 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

• Criminal Background Check.
• Substance Abuse Testing.