RN - SUSL - Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) and Vascular Anomalies

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) will promote wellness, improve outcomes, and support self-care within a defined population of patients, particularly those with chronic conditions like Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) and Vascular Anomalies. The RN will provide patients with the support, education, and assistance needed for disease prevention and/or maintenance of their health and wellness state. This involves working with individual patients, their families, and providers to develop and implement individual health plans and support patient self-management. The role includes coordinating care and follow-up for patients receiving care in outpatient facilities, managing prescription refill requests, and providing patient education in collaboration with physician staff. A key aspect of this role is ensuring seamless care for patients with HHT and/or Vascular Anomalies, acting as the primary coordinator for the HHT and Vascular Anomalies Program. This involves coordinating diagnostic testing, specialty consultations, treatment plans, and facilitating communication between patients, providers, and multidisciplinary teams. The RN will also provide patient and family education, triage clinical concerns, facilitate timely follow-up, and support complex care coordination. Additionally, the position supports HHT and Vascular Anomalies-related research activities, including patient screening, enrollment, data collection, and regulatory requirements. Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, care coordination, and proficiency with the electronic health record are essential. The role also contributes to program growth through patient and family engagement, educational initiatives, community and provider outreach, and innovative programs to improve awareness, access, and the patient experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate's Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing
Valid RN License
Minimum of one (1) year of Registered Nursing experience
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
Constant Physical Activity: N/A
Frequent Physical Activity: Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate Degree, RN Degree
Three (3) years of RN experience, with two (2) years of experience in a clinical environment
Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment

Responsibilities

Collects and documents assessment data from patients and/or others per UAMS standard.
Develops patient's Plan of Care (POC) per department/unit standards utilizing assessment data.
Evaluates the progress of patients toward attainment of desired outcomes.
Administers medication following department/unit standards and Nurse Practice Act.
Verifies and evaluates care delivered to ensure it is consistent with patient and family centered care principles, practice standards and regulatory requirements.
Supports the integration of current evidence into nursing practices.
Promotes an environment conducive to positive educational experience for all students and staff.
Provides effective patient/family education/discharge planning.
Effectively collaborates and communicates with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders.
Communicates care appropriately through documentation in the medical record.
Reports variances in care/ systems/ processes through the appropriate means.
Participates in recruitment/retention of staff.
Facilitates development and implementation of nursing practice standards that are evidence-based and in compliance with ANA standards.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Serves as the primary coordinator for patients receiving care through the HHT and Vascular Anomalies Program.
Coordinates diagnostic testing, specialty consultations, treatment plans, and ongoing communication between patients, providers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Provides patient and family education, triages clinical concerns, facilitates timely follow-up, and supports complex care coordination across the continuum.
Supports HHT and Vascular Anomalies-related research activities, including patient screening, enrollment, data collection, and regulatory requirements.
Supports continued program growth through patient and family engagement, educational initiatives, community and provider outreach, Family Day, and other innovative programs that improve awareness, access, and the patient experience.