APRN/PA - IMSL Rheumatology Clinic

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• 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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

APRN: DNP 3 years of nursing experience 3 years of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic, or Rheumatology PA: 3 years of PA experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic, or Rheumatology clinic

Additional Information

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. 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. Assist 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. Constant Physical Activity: Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically, 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: 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 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. Constant Physical Activity: Frequent Physical Activity: Occasional Physical Activity: Benefits Eligible: Yes The University of Arkansas System is a comprehensive, publicly-supported higher education institution composed of 18 unique campuses, divisions and administrative units that share the singular goal of serving Arkansas residents and others by developing and sharing knowledge to impact an ever-changing world. The UA System provides access to academic and professional education, and develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students, staff and faculty. The system further promotes an atmosphere of excellence that honors the heritage and diversity of our state and nation. It provides students, researchers and professionals with tools to promote responsible stewardship of human, natural and financial resources in Arkansas and around the globe, and with workforce-relevant knowledge to enhance economic development efforts that improve the overall quality of life and societal well-being. Universities University of Arkansas, Fayetteville University of Arkansas at Little Rock University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences University of Arkansas at Monticello University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff University of Arkansas at Fort Smith The University of Arkansas System eVersity Two-Year Colleges Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville Cossatot Community College at the University of Arkansas University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College Other Units University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Arkansas Archaeological Survey Criminal Justice Institute Arkansas School for Math, Sciences, and the Arts University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON)