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APRN/PA – Peds Surgery
University of Arkansas System. Create and maintain a strategic plan for APPs within the department .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) roles, with a focus on pediatric care, clinical service delivery, and team leadership. Proficient in coordinating patient care, conducting evaluations, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)Pediatric Nurse Practitioner CertificationCurrent Arkansas Physician Assistant LicenseTwo Years’ Experience in Inpatient Hospital SettingBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification
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Hard Skills
Patient ConsultationPhysical ExaminationDiagnostic Test InterpretationTreatment Plan FormulationQuality Improvement ResearchClinical SchedulingCredentialing CoordinationPatient History DocumentationMultidisciplinary Rounds ParticipationFamily-Centered Care
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipMentoringCommunicationCollaborationEmployee Counseling
Tools & Technologies
Medical Records DocumentationComputer Support
Certifications & Qualifications
National Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered NursePediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
Industry Keywords
Inpatient Hospital SettingAPP EducationCredentialingQuality ImprovementPatient Care Coordination
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Create and maintain a strategic plan for APPs within the department
- Evaluate needs for additional APPs and coordinate credentialing, re-credentialing, DEA, and license renewals
- Maintain open communication with the team regarding APPs
- Facilitate ongoing APP education and quality improvement research projects
- Participate in departmental committee work
- Create and maintain clinical/non-clinical schedules
- Assist with new hire interviews, annual evaluations, employee counseling, mentoring, and APP file maintenance
- Provide computer support as needed and discuss issues with leadership and administration
- Provide direct clinical services or patient consultation in collaboration with a physician
- Obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations, and interpret hemodynamic data
- Document normal and abnormal findings in medical records
- Order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests
- Formulate and implement treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds
- Provide family-centered care for pediatric patients
- Participate in staff education and educate APRN/PA students, residents, and fellows
- Provide team leadership and professional interaction
- Coordinate with families regarding children’s care and progress
- Participate in quality improvement or research projects
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- APRN: Graduate of an accredited nursing program with at least a Master’s in Nursing
- APRN: National Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- APRN: May have certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in either acute or primary care; primary care is preferred
- PA: Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program defined by the Arkansas State Medical Board
- PA: Current Arkansas Physician Assistant license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
- Two years’ experience as an APRN/PA in an inpatient hospital setting preferred
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
- Completion of pre-employment criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification screening
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- 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
- Pre-employment screening