RN – Inpatient Night Shift (UAMS Health Benton/Bryant)

University of Arkansas System • Benton, AR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to assigned patients at the UAMS Health Benton/Bryant location, a medical/surgical patient care unit providing 24-hour care to acutely ill patients and palliative care for specialty patients. The RN delivers nursing care within the limits of the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and follows institutional policies, procedures, and standards of care defined by UAMS, the ANA, and standards for the specialty patient population, with support and mentoring from other team members.

This posting is for multiple positions on the night shift. The RN must be capable of being fitted for and using personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR). Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Associate’s degree in Nursing, Diploma RN, or Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Graduate of an accredited RN nursing program.
• Valid Registered Nursing License.
• At least 1 year of Registered Nursing experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and accountability.
• Current BLS.
• Must be capable of being fitted for, donning, and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, PAPR, or CAPR.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital medical/surgical experience.
• Certification is a plus.
• Two or more years of nursing experience with current BLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients.
• Collect and document assessment data.
• Develop a Plan of Care (POC) according to standards.
• Implement the POC, including medical orders and an interdisciplinary approach.
• Evaluate patient progress toward desired outcomes.
• Provide patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Administer medications according to standards, including providing drug information to patients and families.
• Act as a resource and support others.
• Deliver patient care using the principles of the defined nursing modality.
• Delegate care according to UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, the job description, and each individual's education and training.
• Contribute to a positive work environment conducive to clinical education and serve as a resource for student nurses and staff.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree