RN - BHSL Center for Addiction Services & Treatment (CAST) Clinic

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care to assigned patients in the Behavioral Health Service Line Center for Addiction Services & Treatment (CAST) Clinic. The RN will primarily provide support for the physicians and act as a liaison between the patient, the front office staff, and the physicians. A successful candidate will have a clinical background preferably in psychiatry or behavioral health.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an Associate's Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, or Master's Degree in Nursing
Minimum 1 year of nursing 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.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of nursing experience
Current BLS
A successful candidate will have good communicational skills, good time management and priority management skills, ability to prioritize and work with autonomy, good organizational skills, familiarity with psychiatric medication and interactions, and clinical experience with psychiatric patients and/or environment.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to assigned patients in the Behavioral Health Service Line Center for Addiction Services & Treatment (CAST) Clinic.
Provide support for the physicians and act as a liaison between the patient, the front office staff, and the physicians.
Triage to determine the urgency of patient care
Handle all crisis calls
Answer medication questions in collaboration with physicians
Take vital signs
Review lab work and present exceptions to physicians
Provide clinical assessment for initial call backs
Other duties as assigned.