RN - Emergency Department IHA+

Clinical Staff - Nursing

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) will provide direct patient care as an RN. This professional nursing role will require the ability to coordinate care for patients, triage patients, and work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff. 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 work with the individual patient, their families, and providers of care to develop and implement individual health plans. PRN staff are not eligible to receive benefits, but may contribute to pre-tax supplemental Retirement. IHA+ staff may be scheduled to work at any ED site within the UAMS umbrella.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 1 year Registered Nursing experience
• Basic computer skills, excellent communication skills, and a strong work ethic and accountability

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current BLS
• Current ACLS

Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment including N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Job Requirements:

• 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.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand: Frequently
• Sit: Frequently
• Walk: Occasionally
• Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently
• Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs
• Push and pull weight: 25 lbs
• Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently
• Talk: Continuously
• Hear: Continuously
• Taste or smell: Occasionally
• Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously
• Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment

Salary Information: $70-75/hr, depending on shift.

Required Documents to Apply: Resume

Optional Documents:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity: Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity: Feeling, Grasping, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sharps, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity: Crawling, Crouching, Reaching, Sitting, Stooping

Benefits Eligible: No