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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. 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:

• Master of Nursing from an accredited school/college of Nursing

• 2 Years of APRN experience in Family Practice Clinical Setting

• RN license (AR or Compact state)

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) Family Practice Certification.

• Must have AR APRN license at the time of hire.

• Prescriptive authority certificate (DEA License)

• Ability to communicate and interpret complex written and verbal messages.

• Complex reasoning, judgment, problem-solving and calculations required.

• Strong patient advocacy and patient education skills; basic computer skills.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Identify digital technology requirements needed for population

• Know digital technology strengths, limitations and resources for help

• Operate digital scheduling component

• Operate assigned digital equipment (cart/iPad/phone/touch screen)

• Demonstrate proper etiquette during digital patient interactions

• Obtain a relevant health and medical history

• Perform a physical examination based on age and history

• Conduct preventive screening procedures based on age and history

• Identify medical and health risks and needs

• Update and record changes in health status

• Formulate appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, physical examination and clinical findings

• Identify the needs of the individual, family, or community as a result of evaluation of collected data

• Order appropriate diagnostic tests

• Identify appropriate pharmacologic agents or non-pharmacologic therapies according to the accompanying collaborating physician approved protocol

• Provide relevant patient education

• Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies and a Emergency plan if warranted

• Determine effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of client care outcomes

• Reassess and modify the plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals

• Participate in quality assurance review including systematic review of records, treatment plans and prescriptive practice

• Follow physician directed treatment protocols recommended to patients, based on the nuances of the specific disease

• Manage population specific problems, interventions and post treatment care

• May perform other duties as assigned consistent with knowledge and experience

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.