APRN - Pediatric Cardiology Transplant

Summary of Job Duties

Work Schedule - Monday-Friday, with donor calls that can occur after hours on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The APRN is a skilled health care provider who has successfully completed an educational program that provides specialized certification and is regulated by either the Arkansas State Board of Nursing or the Arkansas State Medical Board. An APRN manifests a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of actual and potential health problems of pediatric patients and their families. An APRN possesses an advanced knowledge level, skill, and competence in the provision of care to specific patient and family populations and serves across the care continuum as a clinical resource for patients, family, staff and the community.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with at least a Master’s in Nursing.
• National certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the specialty of Pediatrics with an acute care focus.
• PREFERRED: Basic Life Support (BLS). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services for patients according to established protocols and utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards in collaboration with a physician.
• Obtain patient health histories, complete physical examinations, and interpret hemodynamic data.
• Document pertinent normal and abnormal findings.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Formulate and implement a treatment plan for the management of acute and chronic illnesses in collaboration with the physician.
• Document in medical records appropriately.
• Provide family-centered care to meet the child’s health care needs.
• Utilize current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice.
• Participate in staff education, and educate other APRN/PA students, residents, and/or fellows.
• Coordinate with families the care and progress of their child in person, by telephone, or by email as appropriate.
• Communicate with others with mutual respect and professional demeanor.
• Adhere to all standard policies and procedures.
• Participate in QI or research projects as deemed necessary by your department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
• Required Documents to Apply: Curriculum Vitae
• Optional Documents: Not specified
• Special Instructions to Applicants: Not specified
• Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
• All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
• Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check
• This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification).

Benefits Eligible

Yes