RN - Head and Neck Oncology Clinic

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

3d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care in the Head and Neck Oncology Clinic. This professional nursing role coordinates patient care, triages patients, and collaborates with clinic providers, fellows, and staff. The RN works with patient referral sources, facilitates appointments, coordinates transitions of care, and provides education about complex conditions. In partnership with individual patients, their families, and care providers, the RN develops and implements individualized health plans.

The role includes assessing patients, developing and evaluating plans of care, administering medication, supporting evidence-based nursing practice, and providing patient and family education and discharge planning. The RN also communicates and documents care, reports variances, supports staff recruitment and retention, and contributes to nursing practice standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor’s in Nursing, or Master’s in Nursing.
• Valid RN license.
• Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Current BLS.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document patient assessment data according to UAMS standards.
• Develop patients’ plans of care using assessment data and department or unit standards.
• Evaluate patient progress toward desired outcomes.
• Administer medication according to department or unit standards and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Verify and evaluate care to ensure consistency with patient- and family-centered care principles, practice standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support integration of current evidence into nursing practices.
• Promote an environment conducive to positive educational experiences for students and staff.
• Provide effective patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Collaborate and communicate with nursing staff, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Document care appropriately in the medical record.
• Report variances in care, systems, or processes through appropriate channels.
• Participate in staff recruitment and retention.
• Facilitate development and implementation of evidence-based nursing practice standards that comply with ANA standards.
• Coordinate patient care, triage patients, facilitate appointments, coordinate transitions of care, and provide education on complex conditions.
• Develop and implement individual health plans with patients, families, and care providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution match of up to 10% 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 the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree