APRN – Perioperative Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct pre-anesthesia evaluations by reviewing patients' medical histories and interviewing outpatients via phone and inpatients face-to-face.

• Collaborate with anesthesiologists to order and assess necessary tests and appropriate preoperative medications.

• Ensure patients are adequately prepared for surgical procedures.

• Assist in evaluating whether patients are suitable for One Day Surgery or the Main Operating Room.

• In the future, assess higher-anesthesia-risk patients in surgical clinics and carry out pre-anesthesia evaluations following surgical assessments.

• Deliver thorough health evaluations, establish diagnoses, implement treatment protocols, prescribe medical therapies, and address health concerns in partnership with the assigned physician.

• Coordinate specialized, multidisciplinary care and facilitate patient consultations.

• Work together with healthcare professionals to identify and manage patient health issues.

• Oversee post-procedure immunosuppression and coordinate patient laboratory tests with physicians and pharmacists.

• Engage in institutional initiatives.

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and programs.

• Edit and document outcomes in various critical care systems.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing.

• A minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience.

• Current Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas.

• Arkansas APRN License required.

• Proficiency in operating all standard nursing equipment necessary for the role, including scales, procedural tools, needles, blood pressure monitors, and EKG machines.

• Must possess normal communication and sensory abilities.

• Capability to adhere to CDC Universal Precautions as needed.

• Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained upon hire.

• Required documents include: License or Certificate, a list of three professional references, and a resume.

• Pre-employment screenings include annual TB testing, a criminal background check, and substance abuse testing.

• Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States must be provided on the first day of employment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available for eligible staff and their families.

• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave benefits.

• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate programs only).

• Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS.

• Basic Life Insurance coverage up to $50,000.

• Career Training and Educational Opportunities.

• Merchant Discounts available.

• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus through UAMS pharmacy.