RN - BHSL Walker Family Clinic

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care to assigned patients in the Behavioral Health Service Line Walker Family Clinic. The RN will primarily provide support for the physicians and act as a liaison between the patient, the front office staff, and the physicians. A successful candidate will have a clinical background preferably in psychiatry or behavioral health. Primary duties will be to triage to determine the urgency of patient care, handle all crisis calls, answer medication questions in collaboration with physicians, take vital signs, review lab work and present exceptions to physicians, provide clinical assessment for initial call backs and other duties as assigned. A successful candidate will have good communication skills, good time management and priority management skills, ability to prioritize and work with autonomy, good organizational skills, familiarity with psychiatric medication and interactions, and clinical experience with psychiatric patients and/or environment. Employee must successfully complete a UAMS-sponsored conflict management training to identify, prevent, and mitigate disruptive behaviors using methods such as non-escalation, de-escalation, personal protection from physical assaults, and physical alternatives within six months of hire. The Walker Family Clinic is located in the Psychiatric Research Institute building on the main UAMS campus.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an Associate's Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, or Master's Degree in Nursing
Minimum 1 year of Registered Nurse experience
Current and valid Registered Nurse License in the state of Arkansas
Excellent communication skills
Basic computer skills
Strong work ethic and accountability
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Clinical background preferably in psychiatry or behavioral health.
Good communication skills.
Good time management and priority management skills.
Ability to prioritize and work with autonomy.
Good organizational skills.
Familiarity with psychiatric medication and interactions.
Clinical experience with psychiatric patients and/or environment.
2 or more years of Registered Nurse experience
Current BLS

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care to assigned patients in the Behavioral Health Service Line Walker Family Clinic.
Primarily provide support for the physicians and act as a liaison between the patient, the front office staff, and the physicians.
Triage to determine the urgency of patient care.
Handle all crisis calls.
Answer medication questions in collaboration with physicians.
Take vital signs.
Review lab work and present exceptions to physicians.
Provide clinical assessment for initial call backs.
Collects and documents assessment data.
Develops a Plan of Care (POC) per standard.
Implements POC including medical order and interdisciplinary approach.
Evaluates the progress of patient toward attainment of desired outcomes.
Provides effective patient/family education/discharge planning.
Administers medication per standard including drug information to patients/families.
Acts as a resource/supports others.
Delivers patient care using the principles of the defined nursing modality.
Delegates care based on UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, specific job description and individual level of education and training.
Contributes to a positive work environment that is conducive to clinical education while serving as a resource for student nurses and staff.
May perform other duties as assigned.

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)
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
Bonus Programs
Hotel Lodging
New Graduate RN Residency
Support for Clinical Ladder, National Certification, Shared Governance, and Recognition Programs