RN - Adult ICU, Med/Surg, Oncology - PRN

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse I provides direct patient care in Adult ICU, Medical/Surgical, and Oncology units. The role involves coordinating care for patients, triaging and assessing needs, working collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff, and supporting transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings. The nurse works with patients, families, and providers to develop and implement individual health plans and provides education about complex conditions.

This is a PRN position on an as-needed basis, with varying shifts and an expected equivalent of 24 hours on a regularly scheduled basis each month. This is typically two 12-hour shifts or three 8-hour shifts, but schedules may change according to unit or clinic needs. PRN employees may work no more than 1,000 hours in a rolling 12-month period beginning at orientation, including education hours. PRN staff are not eligible for benefits but may contribute to pre-tax supplemental retirement. The position requires work on one major holiday and one additional holiday, as well as two weekend shifts.

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.
• One year of patient-care experience similar to or related to the position.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong work ethic and accountability.
• For specialty areas such as Intensive Care and F4 Surgical Trauma, pass prescreening testing with a minimum score of 80%.
• Chemotherapy certification may be required to work in Oncology units.
• Work one major holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, or New Year) and one additional holiday, plus two weekend shifts.
• PRN employees are limited to 1,000 work hours in a rolling 12-month year, including education hours.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to assigned patients in Adult ICU, Medical/Surgical, and Oncology units.
• Provide triage, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care and patient education by telephone or within the UAMS Clinic.
• Deliver nursing care according to standards established by UAMS, the American Nurses Association, the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, and relevant nursing specialty organizations.
• Help develop patients’ plans of care using assessment data and clinic standards.
• Evaluate patients’ progress toward desired outcomes.
• Administer medication according to clinic standards and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Verify and evaluate care to ensure consistency with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate care and follow-up for patients receiving inpatient and outpatient services.
• Coordinate prescription refill requests and patient education in collaboration with physician staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work one major holiday and one additional holiday, in addition to two weekend shifts.
• Wear and perform routine tasks in required personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, PAPR, or CAPR, when fitted and required.

Benefits

• PRN staff are not eligible for benefits but may contribute to pre-tax supplemental retirement.
• UAMS lists medical, dental, and vision plans, holiday, vacation, and sick leave, education discounts for staff and dependents (undergraduate only), retirement contributions matched up to 10%, basic life insurance up to $50,000, career training and educational opportunities, merchant discounts, and concierge prescription delivery on the main campus for qualifying benefits-eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree