APRN (Fort Smith)

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Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available 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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | IMSL PC Clinical Staff

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) collaborates with physicians and a multidisciplinary health team to deliver comprehensive care to outpatients at our Family Medical Center in Fort Smith. The APRN is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs.

Qualifications:

Required Qualification/Experience

• Master’s Degree in Nursing – Family Medicine
• Three (3) years of nursing experience
• One (1) year of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic

Preferred Qualification/Experience

• DNP
• Three (3) years of nursing experience
• Three (3) years of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic

Additional Information:

Key Responsibilities:
•    Adhere to UAMS's Circle of Excellence standards, promoting safety, respect, excellence, image, and efficiency. These standards include maintaining a positive environment, attitude, ethics, communication, teamwork, appearance, and quality.
•    Augmentation: Extend patient care and administrative services in collaboration with UAMS physicians.
•    Consummate Professional: Provide comprehensive health assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and patient management in collaboration with physicians.
•    Collaborator: Work independently and collaboratively to diagnose and manage patient care, serving as a resource, consultant, and advocate.
•    Coordination: Coordinate multidisciplinary care, ensuring timely and appropriate consultations.
•    Provide exceptional customer service, maintaining professionalism, effective communication, and confidentiality while assisting internal and external stakeholders.
•    May perform other duties as assigned.
 

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), ResumeCover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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:

Adult Maltreatment, Annual TB Screening, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

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:

Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Balancing, Climbing, Driving

Benefits Eligible:

Yes