RN - Phone Nurse - Family Medical Center
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care to assigned patients, utilizing the nursing process. The RN practices within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and adheres to institutional policies, procedures, and standards. This position may float to or assist any of the IMSL clinics as needed. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas’ only comprehensive academic health sciences center, combining education, research, and clinical programs. UAMS focuses on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans, educating and training a vast majority of the state’s healthcare professionals through innovation, compassion, teamwork, and patient- and family-centered care.
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
- Ability to perform point-of-care testing, draw and collect blood specimens, and prepare for laboratory processing
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of 1 year of phlebotomy
- BLS (CPR) Certification.
- Two years of experience in an ambulatory care setting
Responsibilities
- Collects and documents assessment data from patients and/or others per UAMS standard.
- 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 the 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Participates in the recruitment/retention of staff.
- Facilitates development and implementation of nursing practice standards that are evidence-based and in compliance with ANA standards.
- 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
- Bonus Programs
- Hotel Lodging
- New Graduate RN Residency
- support for Clinical Ladder
- National Certification
- Shared Governance
- Recognition Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
