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

University of Arkansas • Benton, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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

This posting will be used to fill multiple regular positions on the night shift. Employees must be able to be fitted for and routinely use personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR). Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The position is benefits-eligible and subject to pre-employment screening.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Bachelor’s, associate, diploma, or master’s degree in nursing.
• 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.
• Ability to be fitted for, don, and perform routine tasks in N95 masks, PAPR, or CAPR.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital medical/surgical certification.
• 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 effective 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 other team members.
• Deliver patient care using the principles of the defined nursing modality.
• Delegate care based on 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 available for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution match of up to 10% from UAMS.
• 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