RN - Women and Infant Float Pool

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

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. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): 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 This is a float pool position. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides flexible, high-quality patient care by supporting various units within the Women and Infant Health Service Line, including but not limited to Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Mother/Baby, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and Gynecology.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing.
Valid RN License
Minimum two (2) years nursing in LD or NICU required
Excellent communication skills
Basic computer skills
Strong work ethics and accountability.
Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Nice To Haves

Current BLS.

Responsibilities

Delivers nursing care according to the standard of care defined by UAMS, ANA and Standards for specialty patient population 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 patient toward 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 UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, specific job description and individual level of education and training
Contributes to a positive work environment that is conducive to clinical education while serving as a resource for student nurses and staff.
Other duties as assigned