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Cardiac Surgery Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Physician Assistant
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Closing Date: 10/01/2026
Type of Position: Regular
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available: No
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
This posting will be filled with either an APRN or PA. As an integral part of the UAMS Cardiac Surgery team, the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Physician Assistant works collaboratively with the attending physicians to ensure continuity of care for Cardiac Surgery patients. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Physician Assistant helps plan, implement, and evaluate health care treatments. The Cardiac Surgery Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Physician Assistant will be responsible for rounding on inpatients admitted to the cardiac surgery team as well as providing patient consultations for the cardiac surgery service. The PRN position will require a minimum of 1 weekend per month of coverage, with opportunities for additional coverage needs as they may arise.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's Degree in nursing
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Certification
3 years nursing experience
Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas; APRN License
Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire.
PAs:
Master's Degree
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Certification through NCCPA
Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year of experience as an APP in cardiac surgery, CVICU, or related surgical/cardiac specialty.
Responsibilities:
Gathers information systematically and skillfully from all sources for both new and established patients: past medical history, diagnostic tests, comprehensive physical examination, behavioral, developmental, and 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, psychosocial, educational, and cultural needs for assigned patient populations.
Provides ongoing and follow-up care and patient/family education.
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.
Prioritizes patient/family needs to optimize the health outcome in a cost-efficient manner.
Documents all health data and plan of care and care according to policy.
Evaluates 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-10) and treatment (CPT) codes, based on federal and state laws and UAMS policy.
Communicates with referring physicians, allied health providers, and hospital staff as appropriate.
Assures universal screenings for alcohol use on all injured patients and provides interventions for those patients screening positive.
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
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 Status
Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
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.
Worksite address
little rock, AR, 72208, US
Who can apply
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