RN - Bone Marrow Procurement

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

2d

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN) will provide direct patient care as an RN. This professional nursing role will require the ability to coordinate care for patients, triage patients, and work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff. Requires the ability to effectively work with patient referral sources, facilitate appointments, coordinate transitions of care, and provide patient education on complex conditions. The RN will work with the individual patient, their families, and providers of care to develop and implement individual health plans. 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. All UAMS employees will treat others with Dignity and Respect. We communicate and share complete and unbiased information, assuring our colleagues receive timely, complete, and accurate information in order make informed decisions. We participate in institutional initiatives and encourage the participation of others. We collaborate in policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation, using best practices in delivering quality service. All duties will be performed in accordance with the UAMS Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care set forth by UAMS. These core concepts allow for an approach to health care that shapes policies, programs, facility design and staff day-to-day interactions. It leads to better health outcomes, wiser allocation of resources, and greater patient and family satisfaction. The core concepts of patient and family centered care consist of Dignity & Respect, Information Sharing, Participation, and Collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, Associate’s Degree, or Diploma RN, with Major: Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of one (1) year of RN experience
• Valid Registered Nursing License
• Current BLS
• Will obtain ACLS

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and participates in the surgical recovery of bone tissue for transplantation or research, ensuring strict adherence to aseptic technique and regulatory standards.
• Conducts thorough donor medical history reviews and physical assessments to evaluate eligibility for bone procurement in compliance with FDA, AATB, and institutional guidelines.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including surgeons, pathologists, and transplant coordinators to ensure timely and safe procurement processes.
• Maintains accurate and detailed documentation of all procurement procedures, including donor identification, consent verification, and chain of custody.
• Ensure proper labeling, packaging, and transport of recovered bone tissues to maintain tissue integrity and traceability.
• Monitors and manages inventory of procurement supplies and equipment, ensuring readiness for recovery procedures and adherence to sterile processing protocols.
• Provides education and support to families and hospital staff regarding the donation process, ensuring compassionate communication during sensitive situations.
• Participates in quality assurance and continuous improvement activities, including audits, reporting deviations, and attending training to stay current with industry best practices.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees