RN - ICU Night Shift (UAMS Health Benton/Bryant)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to assigned patients at the UAMS Health Benton/Bryant location. The ICU cares for a wide variety of patient populations, primarily focused on trauma and acute care surgery. Common diagnoses include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, blunt, penetrating, and orthopedic trauma, as well as geriatric falls. Care is also provided for surgical patients following abdominal surgeries and patients requiring long-term mechanical ventilation. Staff education includes the basic critical care course, dysrhythmia course, advanced cardiac life support certification, and trauma nursing core certification. This posting will be used to fill multiple positions. The role is on the night shift. Employees 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).
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 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 N95 masks, PAPR, or CAPR protective equipment.
Nice To Haves
- National certification.
- BSN or MSN.
- Two or more years of nursing experience.
- At least one year in an acute care setting, such as a teaching hospital.
- Cardiac experience.
Responsibilities
- Collects and documents assessment data.
- Develops a Plan of Care (POC) according to standards.
- Implements the POC, including medical orders and an interdisciplinary approach.
- Evaluates patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Provides effective patient and family education and discharge planning.
- Administers medications according to standards, including providing drug information to patients and families.
- Acts as a resource and supports others; delivers patient care using the principles of the defined nursing modality.
- Delegates care based on UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, the job description, and each individual's education and training.
- Contributes to a positive work environment conducive to clinical education and serves as a resource for student nurses and staff.
- Performs 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
