RN - PRN Pool - Adult ICU, Med/Surg, Oncology

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (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. This position is for a Registered Nurse in the ICE | NRSL PRN Pool IP C department, working on a PRN, as-needed basis with shifts that vary. The 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 within the ICU's, Medical/Surgical, and Oncology units.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing.
• Valid RN License.
• Nursing Experience.
• One (1) year patient care experience similar to or related to the position applied for.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong work ethics and accountability.
• Specialty areas, i.e., Intensive Care, F4 Surgical Trauma are required to pass a pre-screening testing with a minimum score of 80%.
• Chemotherapy certification may be required to work Oncology units.
• Work one major holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve or New Year) and one additional holiday, in addition to two weekend shifts.
• PRN staff are only allowed to work 1000 hours in a 12 month rolling year, which begins at orientation and includes any education hours.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) or more years of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to assigned patients within the Adult ICU's, Medical/Surgical, and Oncology units.
• Provides triage, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care and patient education either by telephone or within the UAMS Clinic.
• Delivers nursing care according to standards as defined by UAMS, American Nurses Association (ANA), AR State Board of Nursing, and those set forth by nursing specialty organizations.
• Helps develop patient's Plan of Care (POC) per clinic standards utilizing assessment data.
• Evaluates the progress of patients' toward attainment of desired outcomes.
• Administers medication following clinic standards and Nurse Practice Act.
• Verifies and evaluates care delivered to ensure care is consistent with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates care and/or follow-up for patients who receive care in inpatient and outpatient facilities.
• Coordinates patients' prescription refill requests and patient education coordination in collaboration with physician staff.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees