APRN/PA - SUSL Trauma Surgery

Summary of Job Duties

The Trauma Surgery Team is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated APRN/Physician Assistant to join our dynamic inpatient trauma service. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with trauma surgeons, residents, other APRN/Physician Assistant, and the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to adult trauma patients. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, collaborative, and highly respected trauma team at the only adult Level I Trauma Center in Arkansas.

Qualifications

• APRN: Master's degree in nursing
  Three (3) years of nursing experience
  Acute Care Certification
  Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas
  APRN License
• PA: Master's Education
  PA Licensure

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily inpatient rounds on trauma and acute care surgery patients, including assessment, plan development, documentation, and coordination of care
• Respond promptly to trauma activations and assist in initial patient evaluation and resuscitation in collaboration with the trauma team
• Provide follow-up care and support discharge planning to ensure safe and effective patient transitions
• Staff a weekly outpatient follow-up clinic for trauma and surgical patients
• Collaborate with case management, nursing, therapy, and other disciplines to optimize patient outcomes
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, data collection, and process improvement projects to support program goals and patient safety
• Attend and contribute to trauma education and multidisciplinary conferences, including morbidity and mortality reviews, trauma performance improvement, and continuing education sessions
• Support clinical education of students, residents, or other learners as appropriate

Other duties

• Manage health issues for patients, independently or in collaboration with the designated physicians
• Extend the patient care and administrative services of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences physicians in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Coordinate the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, assuring that care is timely and appropriate

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification).