APRN (Helena)

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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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Two (2) years of experience as APRN, preferred experience in prenatal care and women's health
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas; APRN. National Certification recognized by the state of AR for practice.
• Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• Evening and weekend work will be required. Frequent travel is required as the position is primarily community-based. The mileage rate will be reimbursed based on a state-approved reimbursement rate.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Advanced clinical knowledge and skills in women's health, including antenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care, with a strong understanding of family planning methods, contraceptive counseling, and well-woman care.
• Ability to provide health education and promote wellness.
• Proficient in conducting comprehensive health exams and risk assessments for women.
• Collaborative and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and responsibly consult and bill for consultations.
• Interest and potential for engaging in clinical research.
• Commitment to providing care in accordance with the philosophy and policies of the UAMS.
• Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated.
• Must have normal communication sensory requirement.
• 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).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience providing prenatal/OB care and women's health.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA license obtained prior to hire.
• Women's Health or Family Nurse Practitioner certification.

Additional Information:

Key Responsibilities:

• Gathers information systematically and skillfully from all sources for both new and established patients: prenatal, perinatal, past medical history, diagnostic tests, comprehensive physical examination, behavioral, developmental, psychosocial assessments, differentiating between normal and abnormal variations for all body systems and accurately interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process in the assessment and identification of patient/family long and short-term physical, psychological, educational, and cultural needs for assigned patient populations.
• Provides ongoing and follow-up care and patient/family education.
• Provides care on mobile health units, at community-based locations, and during home visits with clients.
• Provides group prenatal care as a CenteringPregnancy facilitator in community-based locations.
• Accurately interprets health assessment data and applies findings in directing patient care.
• Utilizes knowledge and expertise when planning long and short-term care, including appropriate pharmacologic and diagnostic treatments as needed.
• Documents all health data and plans of care according to policy.
• Evaluation of patient/family response to the plan of care through systematic follow-up.
• Documentation of the patient/family outcomes, reassessing and modifying the plan as needed to achieve health goals.
• Accurately completes all billing forms, including diagnostic (ICD-9) and treatment (CPT) codes, based on federal and state laws in a timely manner.
• Communicate with referring physicians, allied health providers, and hospital staff as appropriate.
• Provides education, coaching, and guidance to care coordinators/community health workers who assist with patient care.
• Provides clinical leadership at mobile health clinics with licensed and support staff.
• Training and mentoring of new staff and providers.
• Provides training and coaching support to multi-disciplinary staff in CenteringPregnancy, group-based prenatal care, and reproductive healthcare.
• Assists with creating educational presentations and provides group education and skills training to providers, health care teams, and community groups.
• Participates in QI and QA activities.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

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.