RN Part Time - Capitol Mall Clinic (M-F Outpatient)

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

BENEFITS ELIGIBLE - This position offers part-time hours ranging from 20 to 30 hours per week, with a schedule that includes daytime shifts. There are no night, weekend, or most State holiday commitments associated with this role. The Registered Nurse will promote wellness; improve outcomes, and self-care within a defined population of patients. The RN will provide patients who have chronic conditions the support, education, and assistance in the prevention and/or maintenance of their disease and/or health and wellness state. Will work with the individual patient, their families, and providers of care to develop and implement individual health plans and provide support to the patient in self-management. Coordinate care and/or follow-up for patients who receive care in outpatient facilities. Coordination of prescription refill requests and patient education coordination in collaboration with physician staff. Commitment to patient outcomes results in high levels of performance despite workload changes.

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 Registered Nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

3 years of RN experience with current BLS certification.
Knowledge or experience in PCMH ACLS certification or obtain certification within one year of hire date.

Responsibilities

Develops patient's Plan of Care (POC) per department/unit standards utilizing assessment data.
Evaluates the progress of patients toward attainment of desired outcomes.
Administers medication following department/unit standards and Nurse Practice Act.
Verifies and evaluates care delivered to ensure it is consistent with patient and family centered care principles, practice standards and regulatory requirements.
Participates in Performance Improvement, Evidence Based Practice/Research process.
Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Supports the integration of current evidence into nursing practices.
Promotes an environment conducive to positive educational experience for all students and staff.
Provides effective patient/family education/discharge planning.
Implements Plan of Care (POC) using an approach that is interdisciplinary and patient and family centered.
Effectively collaborates and communicates with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders.
Communicates care appropriately through documentation in the medical record.
Reports variances in care/ systems/ processes through the appropriate means.
Acts as a resource/support to others in the performance of duties.
Demonstrates a commitment to the personal and professional development of other UAMS employees.
Participates in recruitment/retention of staff.
Facilitates development and implementation of nursing practice standards that are evidence-based and in compliance with ANA standards.
Delegates care based on UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, specific job descriptions, scope of practice and individual level of education and training.
Demonstrates commitment to professional nursing, development, and growth.
Evaluates personal performance based on professional practice standards.
Uses constructive feedback from peers and supervisors to improve practice and performance.
Maintains clinical competencies specific to area of practice/ responsibility.
May perform other duties as assigned.