RN - Infusion Services - Cancer Institute

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care in the Cancer Institute’s Infusion Services. The position coordinates and triages patient care while collaborating with clinic providers, fellows, staff, referral sources, and patients’ families. Duties include facilitating appointments, coordinating transitions of care, educating patients about complex conditions, and developing and implementing individual health plans with patients, families, and care providers. The posting will fill several positions on all shifts.

The RN delivers care within the limits of the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and follows institutional policies, procedures, and standards, including UAMS, ANA, and specialty-population standards. The role also supports clinical education, contributes to a positive work environment, and provides professional, courteous service to patients, the public, and other stakeholders. Other duties may be assigned.

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 Arkansas RN license.
• At least 1 year of registered nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) qualification.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document patient 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 patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Administer medications according to standards and provide medication 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 in accordance with UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, the job description, and each individual's education and training.
• Support clinical education and serve as a resource for student nurses and staff.
• Communicate accurate and complete information and maintain confidentiality when necessary.
• Maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, management, and ancillary departments, and follow patient- and family-centered care and conduct guidelines.
• Assist internal and external stakeholders with customer service and interact with the public professionally and courteously.
• Coordinate and triage patient care; collaborate with clinic providers, fellows, and staff.
• Work with referral sources, facilitate appointments, coordinate transitions of care, and educate patients about complex conditions.
• Develop and implement individual health plans with patients, families, and providers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents for undergraduate study.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree