Summary

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

Job description

Summary of Job Duties

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

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients (history, physical exam, risk factors) and establish baseline and ongoing status.
Orders and interprets diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, other studies) as appropriate for the patient population and condition.
Develops, implements, and evaluates treatment plans — including prescribing medications (as authorized), non-pharmacologic interventions, and monitoring response to therapy.
Coordinates multidisciplinary care: collaborate with physicians, specialists, nursing staff, allied health professionals, referrals, and ensure continuity and appropriateness of care.
Educates patients and their families about diagnoses, treatments, preventive health, self-care, expected side-effects, and when/how to seek escalation of care.
Documents all patient encounters, treatments, outcomes in the electronic health record, ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards, and engage in quality improvement initiatives.
Serves as a resource/consultant in the healthcare team: work autonomously as well as collaboratively to diagnose/manage complex issues, advocate for patients, and support program development.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
Education discount
Retirement plan
Basic Life Insurance
Career Training
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery

Company overview

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.