APRN/PA - Cancer Service Line - Clinic and Infusion Areas

APRN/PA - Cancer Service Line - Clinic and Infusion Areas

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Summary of Job Duties: This posting will cover multiple positions with various shifts and schedules.

The APP will extend the patient care and administrative services for UAMS physicians in both inpatient and outpatient settings at the Cancer Institute Outpatient Clinic and Infusion areas. APP will be expected to provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, perform procedures, and prescribe medicines and treatments. The APP will also manage health issues for patients, independently or in collaboration with the designated physicians. The APP will 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. The APP will also coordinate the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, assuring that care is timely and appropriate.

This posting interviews for multiple positions including, but not limited to: Infusion B - Transplant APP Myeloma Clinic APP

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

APRN:

• Master’s Degree in nursing PLUS 2 years nursing experience, preferably in Acute Care APRN
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas and APRN/CPN License
• Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment
• Must be able to operate all typical medical equipment essential to performing the job (i.e., scales, procedure equipment, needles, blood pressure equipment, and EKG machines)
• Must have normal communication sensory requirements
• Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated

PA:

• Master's Degree as a Physician Assistant (PA)
• Licensed Registered Physician Assistant (PA)
• Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment
• Must be able to operate all typical medical equipment essential to performing the job (i.e., scales, procedure equipment, needles, blood pressure equipment, and EKG machines)
• Must have normal communication sensory requirements
• Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire for both APRN and PA roles

Additional Information:

Responsibilities

• Manage health issues for patients, independently or in collaboration with the designated physicians
• Work autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of medical professional individuals
• Extend the patient care and administrative services of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences physicians in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, perform procedures, and prescribe medicines and treatments. APRN provides daily care until last patient is seen for the day
• Work autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage patient's 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, 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
• Other duties may be assigned

Physical Demands:

• 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

Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

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

Benefits Eligible:

• Yes