RN - Cardiovascular/Medical Specialties (F8)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to assigned patients in Cardiovascular/Medical Specialties (F8). This 30-bed adult inpatient unit specializing in the care and treatment of patients belonging to the Cardiology, Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgery, and Vascular Surgery teams, as well as Medicine teams. Our inter-professional team works together to meet the needs of patients with heart and/or vascular conditions including patients recovering from open heart surgery transferred from the CVICU, lung surgery, angioplasty, pacemaker insertion, vascular surgery, aneurysm repair, amputations, heart attack, arrhythmias, heart failure, and wide variety of other conditions. Patients on telemetry are remotely monitored, and portable bedside monitors are available for patients requiring closer observation. F8 embraces the mission and values of the UAMS Integrated Clinical Enterprise philosophy of patient care delivery.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program
- Valid RN License
- One (1) year of Registered Nursing experience
- Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethics and accountability.
Nice To Haves
- National Certification
- BSN or MSN
- Two (2) or more years of nursing experience with a minimum of one (1) year in an acute care setting such as a teaching hospital
- Cardiac experience
Responsibilities
- Delivers nursing care for patients in within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and adheres to institutional policies, procedures and standards.
- Responsible to 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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
