RN - Neonatal ICU

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to assigned patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (F5/H5), a 64-bed, single-room NICU caring for early high-risk, low-birth-weight infants and acutely ill full-term newborns. The unit is a Level IIIB Nursery providing 24/7 physician and nursing care to the citizens of Arkansas. It combines high-level developmental and technological care with specialized neonatal expertise to provide patient- and family-centered Comfort, Hope and Healing to infants and their families.

The RN delivers care in accordance with UAMS, ANA, and specialty-population standards, with support and mentoring from other team members. The role includes assessment, care planning and implementation, evaluation of patient outcomes, medication administration, patient and family education, discharge planning, delegation, and contributing to a positive clinical learning environment. Employees must be fitted for and able to don and perform routine tasks in personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, PAPR, or CAPR.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an Associate Degree, nursing diploma, Bachelor of Nursing, or Master of Nursing.
• Valid RN license.
• At least one year of registered nursing experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong work ethic and accountability.
• Must be fitted for and capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of nursing experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Previous NICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care according to UAMS, ANA, and specialty-patient-population standards, with support and mentoring from team members.
• Collect and document assessment data.
• Develop a Plan of Care according to standards.
• Implement the Plan of Care, including medical orders and an interdisciplinary approach.
• Evaluate patient progress toward desired outcomes.
• Provide effective patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Administer medication according to standards and provide drug information to patients and families.
• Act as a resource and support others while delivering 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.
• 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