RN

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide direct patient care as an RN, coordinating care for patients, triaging them, and working collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff. This role 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 develop and implement individual health plans in collaboration with the patient, their families, and providers of care. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans, with a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity.

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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• One or more years Oncology Nursing experience
• Current BLS
• National Nursing Certification

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Adhere 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.
• Interacts with, and assists, the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
• Assists internal and external stakeholders, as needed, with exceptional customer service.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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
• Bonus Programs
• Hotel Lodging
• New Graduate RN Residency
• support for Clinical Ladder, National Certification, Shared Governance, and Recognition Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees