APRN/PA - Infectious Disease

Closing Date:

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.

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.

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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Minimum Qualifications:

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Initiate, adjust, and monitor antimicrobial therapies, including oral and intravenous antibiotic regimens.

• Manage and monitor patients enrolled in Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) programs.

• Review laboratory, microbiology, pathology, and radiologic data to guide clinical management.

• Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, infusion centers, home health agencies, pharmacies, and case management teams.

• Provide patient and family education regarding disease processes, medications, infection prevention, and treatment adherence.

• Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently within the electronic medical record.

• Participate in telehealth services as appropriate.

• Academic & Educational Responsibilities

• Participate in the academic mission of the institution through collaboration with medical students, residents, fellows, APP students, and nursing staff.

• Assist with education related to infectious diseases, antimicrobial stewardship, HIV care, infection prevention, and evidence-based practice.

• Participate in departmental conferences, continuing education activities, and multidisciplinary meetings.

• May assist with clinical research initiatives, quality improvement projects, presentations, publications, or protocol development.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

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:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.