RN - Cardiac Clinic (UAMS Health Benton/Bryant)

University of Arkansas System • Benton, AR

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care at the UAMS Health Benton/Bryant outpatient clinic. The role coordinates and triages patient care, collaborates with clinic providers, fellows, and staff, works with patient referral sources, facilitates appointments and care transitions, and provides education about complex conditions. The RN works with patients, families, and providers to develop and implement individual health plans.

The RN promotes wellness, improved outcomes, and self-care for a defined patient population. This includes supporting and educating patients with chronic conditions to prevent or manage disease and maintain health and wellness. The role coordinates outpatient care and follow-up, prescription refill requests, and patient education in collaboration with physician staff. The RN is expected to maintain strong patient outcomes and performance despite workload changes.

The position applies the nursing process through triage, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care and patient education, by telephone or in the clinic. It includes administering medication according to clinic standards and the Nurse Practice Act, evaluating progress toward patient outcomes, and ensuring care meets professional, regulatory, and organizational standards. The RN also contributes to ethical and compassionate care, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, education, interdisciplinary collaboration, leadership, and professional nursing practice.

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 1 year of registered nursing experience.
• BLS certification at time of hire.
• ACLS certification within 1 year of starting the role.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Education, experience, classes, or a degree focused on cardiac devices such as pacemakers, ICDs, and ILRs.

Responsibilities

• Triage, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care and patient education by telephone or in the clinic.
• Develop patient plans of care using assessment data and evaluate progress toward desired outcomes.
• Administer medication according to clinic standards and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Coordinate care and follow-up for patients receiving inpatient and outpatient services.
• Coordinate prescription refill requests and patient education in collaboration with physician staff.
• Educate and support patients and families, including patients with chronic conditions, in disease prevention, management, wellness, and self-management.
• Collaborate with clinic providers, fellows, nursing staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate care through medical-record documentation and report care, system, or process variances through appropriate channels.
• Advocate for patients and families and provide safe, competent, compassionate care while preserving patient rights.
• Participate in performance improvement, evidence-based practice, research, and systematic evaluation of nursing practice.
• Support a positive educational environment for students and staff and contribute to the development of other UAMS employees.
• Serve as a resource to others, participate in staff recruitment and retention, and contribute to evidence-based nursing practice standards.
• Delegate care in accordance with UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, job descriptions, scope of practice, and staff qualifications.
• Participate in unit or department organizational activities and maintain clinical competencies.
• Perform 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 for undergraduate study.
• 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