RN - Behavioral Health Service Line -Child Diagnostic Unit

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans through its unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs. The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Behavioral Health Service Line (BHSL) Child Diagnostic Unit is responsible for consistently providing effective direct care to a variety of patients as part of an interdisciplinary team, based on their licensure, title, and competencies. The RN is expected to seek and provide feedback for improved clinical practice, integrate theory and research into practice, and provide leadership to the nursing team to maintain patient care standards. This role works under the direct supervision of the Clinical Services Manager (CSM). Promotion opportunities are based on years of experience, satisfactory performance appraisals, and manager recommendation. Employees must successfully complete a UAMS-sponsored conflict management training within six months of hire to address disruptive behaviors.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an Associate's Degree in Nursing, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, or Master's Degree in Nursing
Minimum 1 year of Registered Nurse experience
Current and valid Registered Nurse license in the State of Arkansas
Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethic and accountability
Employee must successfully complete a UAMS-sponsored conflict management training to identify, prevent, and mitigate disruptive behaviors using methods such as non-escalation, de-escalation, personal protection from physical assaults, and physical alternatives within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of Registered Nurse experience
Current BLS

Responsibilities

Delivers nursing care for patients within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and adheres to institutional policies, procedures and standards.
Adhere to the standard of care defined by UAMS, ANA, and Standards for specialty patient population with support and mentoring by other team members.
Collects and documents assessment data.
Develops a Plan of Care (POC) per standard.
Implements POC including medical order and interdisciplinary approach.
Evaluates the progress of patient toward attainment of desired outcomes.
Provides effective patient/family education/discharge planning.
Administers medication per standard including drug information to patients/families.
Acts as a resource/supports others.
Delivers patient care using the principles of the defined nursing modality.
Delegates care based on UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, specific job description and individual level of education and training.
Contributes to a positive work environment that is conducive to clinical education while serving as a resource for student nurses and staff.
May perform other duties as assigned.