RN PRN - Med Specialties

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

21h

About The Position

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. This position will cover Rheumatology, Medical Weight Management, Infectious Disease, Endocrine, Renal, Pulmonology, Cystic Fibrosis, and Dermatology Clinics.

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

Two years of experience in an ambulatory care setting.
BLS (CPR) Certification

Responsibilities

Collects and documents assessment data from patients and/or others per UAMS standard.
Develops the patient's Plan of Care (POC) in accordance with 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.
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 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.