APP - Emergency Medicine

Clinical Staff - Nursing

The primary duty of the APP is to care for observation patients admitted from the Emergency Department (ED) to the Clinical Decision Unit (CDU). These patients are admitted under fairly restrictive protocols and are expected to be treated and discharged within 24 hours of admission. Duties also include caring for undifferentiated patients in the Emergency Department setting.

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

Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including obtaining medical histories and conducting physical examinations.

Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory results.

Develop and implement treatment plans based on patient assessment findings.

Perform emergency procedures within scope of practice and organizational guidelines.

Prescribe medications and treatments as authorized by state regulations and medical staff privileges.

Collaborate with emergency physicians and healthcare team members to coordinate patient care.

Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.

Document patient encounters accurately and timely within the electronic medical record.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

Respond effectively to emergency situations and rapidly changing patient conditions

Perform other duties as needed.

Stand:
Frequently

Sit:
Frequently

Walk:
Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead:
Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel:
Frequently

Talk:
Continuously

Hear:
Continuously

Taste or smell:
Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically:
Continuously

Physical Environment :
Inside Medical Facility Environment

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact ask recruitment for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

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.