RN Pre-Op/PACU (UAMS Health Benton/Bryant)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) at UAMS Health Benton/Bryant provides direct patient care and coordinates care for patients. The role includes triaging patients and collaborating with clinic providers, fellows, and staff. The RN works with patient referral sources, facilitates appointments, coordinates transitions of care, and provides education about complex conditions. The RN works with patients, families, and providers to develop and implement individualized health plans. The RN delivers nursing care within the limits of the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and follows institutional policies, procedures, and standards, as well as applicable UAMS, ANA, and specialty-patient-population standards of care. Support and mentoring are provided by other team members. This posting will fill multiple openings. On-call availability is required after hours and on weekends; the work shift varies.
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 one year of registered nursing experience, or acceptance into the UAMS New Graduate RN Residency Program.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong work ethic and accountability.
- Able to be fitted for and don personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, PAPR, or CAPR respirators.
- Meet the role's physical requirements, including lifting and carrying 100 pounds or more and pushing or pulling 100 pounds or more.
Nice To Haves
- Current BLS certification.
- ACLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Collect and document patient assessment data and 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 drug information to patients and families.
- Act as a resource and support others.
- 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 individual education and training.
- Contribute to a positive work environment conducive to clinical education and serve as a resource for student nurses and staff.
- Coordinate patient care, triage patients, facilitate appointments and care transitions, and work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, staff, referral sources, patients, and families.
- Be available for on-call work after hours and on weekends.
- 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 (undergraduate only).
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
