CW Cardiac Surgery APP

Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Job Type:

Patient Care Contractor

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.

The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
 

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Department:

ICE | CW CVSL Mid-Levels IP C

Summary of Job Duties:

Advanced Practice Partner for Cardiothoracic Surgeon will act as first assistant in the operating room, answer pages, and cover call as needed. APP must have a high level of expertise to perform assessments/diagnosis/treatment of actual/potential problems of patients and skills for ongoing clinical management of the patient.

Assessment of health status of patients
• Obtains a relevant health and medical history, performs a physician examination both focused and comprehensive, depending on patient needs, identifies health risks and needs, updates and records changes in health status, assesses mental and functional status.

Diagnosis
• Formulates an appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, physical exam and clinical findings, identifies needs of the individual, and family as a result of the patient interview (history) and physical exam.

Develop a plan of care
• Provides an acceptable plan of care that maximizes the patient’s health potential and takes into account: ordering of appropriate diagnostic tests, identifying and prescribing appropriate pharmacologic agents when needed, and identifying and planning non-pharmacologic interventions when appropriate, and develops a plan for education of the patient and their family or caregiver. Consults with physicians and other health professionals when needed.

Implementation of the plan
• Plans are based on established priorities and include: accurately conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests, assisting in the operating room, prescribing pharmacologic agents under prescriptive protocols, providing relevant and timely patient and caregiver education, and making appropriate referrals to other health professionals.
• Participates as a team member in patient care conferences with other health disciplines and uses a team approach to the provision of care.
• Participates in clinical case conferences and other department and campus meetings as appropriate.
Documentation and Billing
• Responsible for appropriate documentation and billing notations for care that is given.
Professional Development
• Seeks out opportunities to improve skills and knowledge

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with a Masters in Nursing National Certification as an APRN (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Required)
• Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire
• Valid License as a Registered Nurse by the State of Arkansas and APRN License
• Demonstrated communication (written and oral) problem-solving, leadership and collaborative skills, strong patient advocacy and patient education skills.

Additional Information:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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.