Description
Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
Closing Date:
Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Nursing
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift:
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 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.
Department: ICE | CVSL Mid-Levels IP C
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties: The Physician Assistant (PA) for Cardiothoracic Surgeon will serve as the first assistant in the operating room, respond to pages, and provide on-call coverage as required. The PA must possess a high level of expertise to perform assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of actual or potential patient problems, along with the skills for ongoing clinical management.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from a nationally accredited PA program.
Physician Assistant license/certification or eligible to apply.
Must be eligible for prescriptive authority certificate.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Assessment of Health Status:
Obtain pertinent health and medical history.
Perform focused and comprehensive physical examinations.
Identify health risks and needs, updating and recording changes in health status.
Assess mental and functional status of patients.
Diagnosis:
Formulate appropriate differential diagnoses based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings.
Identify needs of individuals and families resulting from patient interviews and physical examinations.
Development of Care Plan:
Develop an acceptable plan of care to maximize the patient's health potential.
Order appropriate diagnostic tests.
Identify and prescribe pharmacologic agents when necessary.
Plan non-pharmacologic interventions as appropriate.
Develop education plans for patients, families, or caregivers.
Consult with physicians and other health professionals as needed.
Implementation of the Plan:
Conduct and interpret diagnostic tests accurately.
Assist in the operating room.
Prescribe pharmacologic agents under prescriptive protocols.
Provide relevant and timely patient and caregiver education.
Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals.
Participate in patient care conferences and utilize a team approach.
Documentation and Billing:
Ensure appropriate documentation and billing notations for care provided.
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
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
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: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, 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, Standing, Talking, Walking
Frequent Physical Activity: Sharps, Sitting
Occasional Physical Activity: Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Apply on company website
Find Connections via Linkedin
