RN - Adult ICU, Med/Surg, Oncology - PRN
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN I) provides direct patient care in Adult ICU, Medical/Surgical, and Oncology units. The role coordinates care for patients, triages and assesses their needs, and works collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff. The nurse works with patients, families, and providers to develop and implement individualized health plans, facilitate appointments and transitions of care, and provide education about complex conditions. This PRN position is scheduled on an as-needed basis, with a regularly scheduled equivalent of 24 hours per month, typically two 12-hour shifts or three 8-hour shifts; shifts may vary according to unit or clinic needs. PRN staff may work up to 1,000 hours in a rolling 12-month period beginning at orientation, including education hours. PRN staff are not eligible for benefits but may contribute to a pre-tax supplemental retirement plan. The posting will be used to fill multiple positions.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an associate degree, nursing diploma, bachelor’s degree in nursing, or master’s degree in nursing.
- Valid RN license.
- At least one year of patient-care experience similar or related to the position.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong work ethic and accountability.
- For specialty areas such as Intensive Care and F4 Surgical Trauma, pass prescreening testing with a minimum score of 80%.
- Chemotherapy certification may be required to work in Oncology units.
- PRN staff may work no more than 1,000 hours in a rolling 12-month year, including education hours.
- Must be able to be fitted for, don, and perform routine tasks in required personal protective equipment.
- Must work one major holiday, one additional holiday, and two weekend shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of RN experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to assigned patients in Adult ICU, Medical/Surgical, and Oncology units.
- Provide triage, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care and patient education by telephone or within the UAMS Clinic.
- Deliver nursing care according to UAMS, American Nurses Association, Arkansas State Board of Nursing, and specialty-organization standards.
- Help develop each patient’s Plan of Care using assessment data and clinic standards.
- Evaluate patients’ progress toward desired outcomes.
- Administer medication according to clinic standards and the Nurse Practice Act.
- Verify and evaluate care to ensure consistency with standards and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate care and follow-up for patients receiving services in inpatient and outpatient facilities.
- Coordinate prescription refill requests and patient education with physician staff.
- Coordinate patient care, referrals, appointments, and transitions of care with patients, families, providers, and referral sources.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Work one major holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, or New Year), one additional holiday, and two weekend shifts.
- Wear and perform routine tasks in required personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, PAPR, or CAPR.
Benefits
- PRN staff may contribute to a pre-tax supplemental retirement plan; PRN positions are not benefits-eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
