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A leading university is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant to join their Advanced Endoscopy team. The role involves managing patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting physicians in clinic operations, and ensuring high-quality patient education and follow-up care. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Nursing or equivalent PA education, along with relevant clinical experience.
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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):
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 askrecruitment@uams.edu .
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Minimum Qualifications:
APRN:
Master’s Degree in Nursing
Three years of nursing experience
Acute Care Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas
APRN License
PA:
Masters Education
PA Licensure
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Inpatient (5 days/week):
Round daily on inpatients who have undergone or are scheduled for advanced endoscopic procedures. · Perform and document inpatient consults and follow-up visits in coordination with the attending advanced endoscopist.
Communicate consult findings and recommendations to the referring teams and ensure continuity of care.
Coordinate the timing and logistics of procedures with endoscopy, radiology, anesthesia, and other teams as needed.
Monitor lab results, imaging, and clinical status; escalate issues to the attending when necessary.
Outpatient Clinic (2 half-days/week):
Evaluate and manage new and follow-up patients in the Advanced Endoscopy Clinic under the supervision of a physician.
Conduct pre-procedure assessments, including review of history, medications, and surgical risk. · Review pathology and imaging results with patients and initiate appropriate next steps based on physician guidance.
Provide education to patients and families regarding procedures, preparation, post-procedure expectations, and follow-up care.
Facilitate smooth care transitions between outpatient and inpatient settings when necessary.
Ensure patients are appropriately scheduled for procedures, follow-up visits, imaging, and labs.
Provide timely responses to MyChart messages and phone calls related to the advanced endoscopy service.
Track and follow up on pathology results, imaging studies, and specialty referrals.
Coordinate with nursing staff, schedulers, and support services to ensure procedure instructions are received and understood by patients.
Collaborate with the administrative team to help optimize scheduling templates and workflow efficiencies.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to advanced endoscopy (e.g., post-procedure complication tracking, patient education material development, patient satisfaction).
Assist in developing standardized protocols for pre- and post-procedure workflows.
Participate in case conferences, morbidity & mortality reviews, and academic discussions.
Other duties as assigned.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
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