RN - Infusion B - Cancer Institute

University of Arkansas System - Little Rock, AR

Full-time - Entry Level

Little Rock, AR

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care. This professional nursing role requires the ability to coordinate care for patients, triage patients, and work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff. The RN will work with individual patients, their families, and providers of care to develop and implement individual health plans. The position is classified as Clinical Staff - Nursing and is a regular job type with a day shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care for patients within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and adhere to institutional policies, procedures, and standards.
• Collect and document assessment data.
• Develop a Plan of Care (POC) per standard.
• Implement POC including medical order and interdisciplinary approach.
• Evaluate the progress of patients toward attainment of desired outcomes.
• Provide effective patient/family education/discharge planning.
• Administer medication per standard including drug information to patients/families.
• Act as a resource/support others.
• Deliver patient care using the principles of the defined nursing modality.
• Delegate care based on UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, specific job description, and individual level of education and training.
• Contribute to a positive work environment that is conducive to clinical education while serving as a resource for student nurses and staff.
• Interact with, and assist, the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills; communicate accurate and complete information; maintain strict confidentiality when necessary.
• Demonstrate positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follow the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
• Assist internal and external stakeholders, as needed, with exceptional customer service.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing.
• Valid Arkansas RN License.
• Minimum of 1 year Registered Nursing experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Current BLS.

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.