APRN/PA - Acute Care Hospitalist

Davita Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Arkansas seeks an APRN/PA to join their Hospitalist Care Team. Responsibilities include ensuring patient care continuity, conducting rounds, and collaborating with treating physicians. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment focused on improving patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution

Education discount for staff

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant.
• Acute Care Certification for APRN.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide healthcare services including monitoring patient progress.
• Engage in patient and family education.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

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Closing Date:

07/02/2025Type of Position:Clinical Staff - NursingJob Type:Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

NoInstitution 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

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 theApply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. 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.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Department:ICE | IMSL MS APRN

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:As an integral part of the UAMS Hospitalist Care Team, the APRN/PA works collaboratively with the attending physicians and residents to ensure continuity of care to inpatient patients. The APRN/Pas help plan, implement, and evaluate health care treatments. Daily rounds, a variety of procedures, monitoring patient progress, and providing patient and family education, are part of the wide scope of practice. `Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

APRN:

• Master's Degree in Nursing,

• Acute Care Certification Plus APRN License

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas

• 2 years of nursing experience

PA:

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

• PA Licensure

• 2 years of PA experience

PLUS:

• 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 and sensory requirements.

• Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nursing experience in the inpatient setting

• Prescriptive authority and DEA license (must be obtained after hire).

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Maintains required audits for credentialing.

• Engages in appropriate continuing education programs, maintains mandatory competencies, medical center computer-based learning modules, and health monitoring services.

• Participates in institutional initiatives and encourages the participation of others.

• Collaborates in policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation using best practices in delivering quality service.

• Coordinates the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, assuring that care is timely and appropriate.

• Actively engage in service line meetings and take an approach to health care that shapes policies, programs, facility design, and day-to-day interactions.

• Provides healthcare services to patients, which may include: comprehensive care during acute and chronic episodes of injury and illness, follow-up care during post-hospital clinic appointments, education and counseling of families, health promotion and prevention, and referral to other healthcare providers and community resources when appropriate.

• Works autonomously, as well as, in collaboration with a variety of disciplines to diagnose and manage health care problems; will serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.

• Communicates and shares complete and unbiased information, assuring their colleagues receive timely, complete, and accurate information in order to make informed decisions.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran StatusSpecial Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [e-mail] 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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

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.

Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, WalkingFrequent Physical Activity:Feeling, Lifting, Repetitive MotionOccasional Physical Activity:GraspingBenefits Eligible:Yes