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APRN/PA PRN – Cardiac Surgery
University of Arkansas System. Work collaboratively with attending physicians to ensure continuity of care for Cardiac Surgery patients .
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.
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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