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University of Arkansas System

APRN/PA PRN – Cardiac Surgery

University of Arkansas System

. Work collaboratively with attending physicians to ensure continuity of care for Cardiac Surgery patients .

Posted 11/4/2026part-timeLittle Rock • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and implementation for cardiac surgery patients, with a strong focus on continuity of care and effective communication with healthcare teams. Holds necessary certifications and licenses to provide comprehensive care and education to patients and families.

Highest-signal resume keywords
APRN Or PAAdult-Gerontology Acute Care CertificationICD-10 And CPT CodingExperience In Cardiac SurgeryMaster's Degree

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Hard Skills
Patient AssessmentCare PlanningDiagnostic Test InterpretationPatient EducationHealth Data DocumentationPharmacologic TreatmentsBehavioral AssessmentsUniversal Alcohol-Use ScreeningFollow-Up CareContinuity Of Care
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationPatient AdvocacyProblem SolvingEmpathy
Certifications & Qualifications
APRN LicenseDEA LicenseNCCPA Certification
Industry Keywords
Cardiac SurgeryCVICUSurgical SpecialtyHealthcare TreatmentsPatient Consultations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work collaboratively with attending physicians to ensure continuity of care for Cardiac Surgery patients
  • Help plan, implement, and evaluate health care treatments
  • Round on inpatients admitted to the cardiac surgery team
  • Provide patient consultations for the cardiac surgery service
  • Provide coverage for a minimum of 1 weekend per month, with additional coverage opportunities as needed
  • Gather information from medical histories, diagnostic tests, physical examinations, and behavioral, developmental, and psychosocial assessments
  • Interpret diagnostic tests and distinguish normal from abnormal findings
  • Assess patient and family physical, psychosocial, educational, and cultural needs
  • Provide ongoing and follow-up care and patient/family education
  • Plan short- and long-term care, including pharmacologic and diagnostic treatments
  • Prioritize patient/family needs to optimize health outcomes
  • Document health data, plans of care, and patient/family outcomes
  • Evaluate responses to care and modify plans as needed
  • Complete billing forms, including ICD-10 and CPT codes, according to law and UAMS policy
  • Communicate with referring physicians, allied health providers, and hospital staff
  • Conduct universal alcohol-use screenings for injured patients and provide interventions when indicated
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • APRN or PA
  • APRNs: Master’s Degree in nursing
  • APRNs: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Certification
  • APRNs: 3 years nursing experience
  • APRNs: Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas; APRN License
  • APRNs: Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire
  • PAs: Master's Degree
  • PAs: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • PAs: Certification through NCCPA
  • PAs: Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire
  • Preferred: Minimum of 1 year of experience as an APP in cardiac surgery, CVICU, or related surgical/cardiac specialty
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
  • License or Certificate required in application materials
  • Resume and list of three professional references required
  • Ability to perform duties in an inside medical facility with biological, dust, fumes/gases/odors, radiation, and sharp objects/tools hazards
  • Ability to stand; occasionally bend, sit, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, or reach overhead
  • Ability to lift/carry 11–25 lbs. or more and push/pull 100 lbs. or more

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 retirement plan
  • 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
  • Benefits eligible position
  • Pre-employment screening including criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification