RN-TOSH Pre-op/PACU

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care at the Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital (TOSH) at UAMS. Preoperative and post-anesthesia care nurses work collaboratively to promote patient safety, recovery, and excellent evidence-based care. The role includes coordinating and triaging care, working with clinic providers, fellows, and staff, facilitating appointments and transitions of care, and educating patients about complex conditions. The RN works with patients, families, and care providers to develop and implement individualized health plans.

The RN delivers care within the limits of the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and follows institutional policies, procedures, and standards, including UAMS, ANA, and specialty-population standards. The position also supports a positive clinical learning environment and provides professional, friendly service to patients, the public, and internal and external stakeholders. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Associate’s degree in Nursing, Diploma RN, or Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Valid Registered Nursing license.
• At least 1 year of registered nursing experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and accountability.
• Current experience in preoperative and PACU nursing is invited for consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Scrubbing experience.
• Orthopaedic experience.
• EPIC experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document patient assessment data.
• Develop a Plan of Care in accordance with standards.
• Implement the Plan of Care, including medical orders and an interdisciplinary approach.
• Evaluate patient progress toward desired outcomes.
• Provide patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Administer medications according to standards and provide medication information to patients and families.
• Act as a resource and support others.
• Deliver patient care using the principles of the defined nursing modality.
• Delegate care in accordance with TOSH-UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, the job description, and individuals’ education and training.
• Contribute to a positive work environment conducive to clinical education and serve as a resource for student nurses and staff.
• Coordinate and triage patient care; collaborate with clinic providers, fellows, and staff.
• Work with referral sources, facilitate appointments, coordinate transitions of care, and educate patients about complex conditions.
• Develop and implement individual health plans with patients, families, and care providers.
• Provide professional and friendly customer service, communicate accurate and complete information, maintain confidentiality, and foster positive working relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree