RN-Preop PACU-TOSH

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

73d

About The Position

As individuals dedicated to ensuring the safety and quick recovery of our patients, nurses are integral members of a team dedicated to providing the best care for patients through collaboration, communication and patient safety. As part of the TOSH teams, Preop and PACU nurses define their practice through attention to nursing excellence and outstanding patient care, are driven by their expertise, compassion and dedication to evidence-based practice, and operate at a higher level of practice. If you are an RN who has current Preop and PACU experience, we invite you to consider a career with The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital at UAMS Health. The 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. The Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital (TOSH) at UAMS has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans

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
Valid Registered Nursing License
Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nursing experience
Basic computer skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong work ethics and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Current BLS ACLS certification
Scrubbing experience
Orthopedic experience is a plus
EPIC experience

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers nursing care for patients within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and adheres to institutional policies, procedures, and standards.
The RN is responsible for adhering to the standard of care defined by UAMS, ANA, and the Standards for specialty patient populations with support and mentoring by other team members.
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 the patient toward the 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 TOSH-UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, specific job description, and individual level of education and training.
Contributes to a positive work environment that fosters clinical education while serving as a valuable resource for student nurses and staff.
With any other duties assigned