RN - Emergency Department IHA+

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department 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. PRN staff are not eligible to receive benefits, but may contribute to pre-tax supplemental Retirement. IHA+ staff may be scheduled to work at any ED site within the UAMS umbrella.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Associate’s degree in Nursing, Diploma RN, or Master’s degree in Nursing
Must be a graduate of an accredited RN Nursing program
Minimum of 1 year Registered Nursing experience
Basic computer skills, excellent communication skills, and a strong work ethic and accountability
Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment including N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Current BLS
Current ACLS

Responsibilities

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.