APRN/PA - Radiation Oncology
Little Rock, AR, United States22h ago
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Job Type:
Regular
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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
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Department:
ICE | CASL CA AdvancedPracticeProvidersSM
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Summary of Job Duties:
**This posting will be used to fill either APRN or PA position**The Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant works collaboratively with a physician and multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to outpatients. The APRN/PA is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
APRN:
- Master’s Degree Plus Two (2) years of nursing experience Plus a Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas;
- APRN/CPN License
PA:
- Completion of a Physician Assistant program Plus a PA license from the State Medical Board.
Minimum Qualifications for both:
- Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
- Must be able to operate all typical nursing equipment essential to performing the job (i.e., scales, procedure equipment, needles, blood pressure equipment, and EKG machines).
- Must have normal communication sensory requirement.
- Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire
Qualifications Equivalencies:
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
- Conducts comprehensive patient assessments (history, physical exam, risk factors) and establishes baseline and ongoing status.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, other studies) as appropriate for the patient population and condition.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates treatment plans — including prescribing medications (as authorized), non-pharmacologic interventions, and monitoring response to therapy.
- Coordinates multidisciplinary care:
- Collaborates with physicians, specialists, nursing staff, allied health professionals, and referral sources to ensure continuity and appropriate care.
- Educates patients and their families about diagnoses, treatments, preventive health, self-care, expected side effects, and when/how to seek escalation of care.
- Documents all patient encounters, treatments, and outcomes in the electronic health record, ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory standards, and engages in quality improvement initiatives.
- Serves as a resource/consultant on the healthcare team; works autonomously and collaboratively to diagnose/manage complex issues, advocate for patients, and support program development.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically,
Frequent Physical Activity:
Stand
Occasional Physical Activity:
Bend, sit, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead
Lift/Carry Weight: 11 - 25 Lbs. or more
Push/Pull Weight: 100 Lbs. or more
Physical Environment: Inside medical Facility
Noise Level: Moderate
Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity
Near visual acuity
Hazards:
Biological, Dust, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
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.