RN - Women & Infants In-House Agency (IHA)
About The Position
The In-House Agency RN Program offers PRN employment for 13-week intervals in the Perinatal and/or Labor & Delivery inpatient units. Participants are required to work 36 hours per week for 13 weeks and receive a competitive hourly rate plus weekend differentials. The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care in the UAMS Perinatal (E6) and/or Labor & Delivery (E5) units in the Harry P. Ward Clinical Tower. These units provide comprehensive, high-risk obstetrical care to patients from across the state. The 28-room Perinatal Unit includes a newborn procedure area and serves postpartum, well newborn, high-risk antepartum, and gynecologic patients. The Labor & Delivery Unit has 14 LDR suites, triage beds, operating rooms, recovery space, and neonatal stabilization rooms, with approximately 300–330 deliveries per month. Both units emphasize patient- and family-centered care, allowing stable newborns to remain with their mothers to promote bonding. The RN coordinates and triages patient care; collaborates with providers, fellows, and interdisciplinary staff; and supports seamless transitions of care. The RN works with patients and families to develop and implement individualized care plans, coordinates appointments and referrals, and provides education on complex health conditions. Participants must work every other weekend and one major holiday plus one additional holiday if applicable during the 13-week agreement period.
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; the program summary specifies a license issued by the State of Arkansas.
- At least 12 months of RN experience in an acute care hospital in Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby, Perinatal, or Antepartum.
- Experience in the last 12 months may include up to 6 months in a management position but must include at least 6 months in a direct patient care role in an acute care hospital.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong work ethic and accountability.
- Applicants cannot be currently employed by UAMS; former UAMS employees must have terminated employment more than 180 days before applying.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of RN experience in Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby, Perinatal, or Antepartum.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in the Perinatal and/or Labor & Delivery inpatient units.
- Coordinate and triage patient care.
- Collaborate with providers, fellows, and interdisciplinary staff.
- Support seamless transitions of care.
- Work with patients and families to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Coordinate appointments and referrals.
- Provide education on complex health conditions.
- Work every other weekend and one major holiday plus one additional holiday if applicable during the 13-week agreement period.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate plus weekend differentials.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
