APRN - Clinical Decision Unit

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

An APRN in a CDU provides advanced clinical care to patients who require observation (typically 6–24 hours) for further testing, monitoring, or treatment after an Emergency Department visit.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in nursing or Physican Assistant license
• Minimum of two years APP experience in an acute care setting, -OR- recently licensed APP with 5 years' experience in an acute care setting as an RN.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas; APP/CPN License.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• 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 sensory requirement.
• Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor procedures
• Participate in policy development
• Mentor nurses
• Perform comprehensive health histories
• Identify acute and chronic health conditions
• Assess risk factors and overall patient status
• Perform other duties as needed

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees