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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.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at
askrecruitment@uams.edu
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Summary of Job Duties:
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program with at least a Master’s in Nursing.
- National Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. May have a certification as a Pediatric Nurse practitioner in either acute or primary care.
- Certification as a Pediatric Nurse practitioner in acute care is required for inpatient settings.
- Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Program (AANP), Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or National Certification Corporation (NCC).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Must be able to operate all typical nursing equipment essential to perform the job (e.g. scales, procedure equipment, needles, blood pressure equipment, ultrasound machines, and EKG machines).
- Must have normal communication sensory requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
- Two years of experience in an ICU setting, emergency department, or palliative care setting.
- Two years of experience as a pediatric nurse.
- Experience in program development.
- Prescriptive authority and a DEA license must be obtained before hire.
- Proficiency in pediatric physical assessment.
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Responsibilities:
- Provides comprehensive patient care management within a collaborative practice model, with functions and duties as outlined in the physician/APRN practice agreements.
- Provides culturally sensitive patient care that is in accordance with state licensure and regulations, and is based upon the standards of practice as defined by APRN certifying agencies (PNCB, ANCC).
- Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates care of the pediatric and adult burn patient working collaboratively with other health professionals using approaches that recognize each one’s expertise to meet the needs of the patients.
- Serves in an advocacy role on behalf of patients, families, staff, and caregivers to ensure safe, equitable healthcare provision
- Facilitates appropriate follow up care and/or refers patients (within the designated patient population) to the appropriate next level or site of care.
- Consistently works to eliminate communication barriers, participating as a key member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Serves as an educational resource for patients, families, health care professionals, students, and lay public regarding area of clinical subspecialty. Assists in development, creation and implementation of educational programs.
- Utilizes research to identify, examine, and evaluate creative approaches to health care with the goal of improved outcomes for the patient and family.
- Participates in continuous quality improvement based on professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations.
- Expands clinical and professional knowledge base.
- Accepts personal responsibility for professional development and the maintenance of professional competence and credentials.
- Continuously conducts self-evaluation of advanced nursing practice skills in an effort to ensure competent clinical care and continued self-development.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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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
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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.
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