RN Emergency Department Day Shift

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of TitleIX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s TitleIX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Department: ICE | EMSL Nursing OP C Summary of Job Duties: Schedule: Fulltime, dayshift. This position will be utilized to fill multiple positions. The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to assigned patients in the Emergency Department and Trauma Center. UAMS provides emergency care to greater than 55,000 patients per year. Medical and nursing coverage is delivered by faculty, residents, registered nurses and technicians from the Emergency Medicine Service Line. Educational opportunities exist to obtain ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications as well as instructor certifications in these courses. The Emergency Department aims to achieve 100% of nursing staff to become Certified Emergency Nurses (CEN) through the Emergency Nurses Association. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associate’s Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor’s in Nursing, or Master’s in Nursing. Valid RN License. 1 year of Registered Nursing experience. Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethics and accountability. BLS, ACLS, TNCC. PALS within 6 months of hire. Preferred Qualifications: 2 years or more nursing experience with current BLS, CEN or TCRN. Additional Information: 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). Physical Requirements: Constant Physical Activity: Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically. Frequent Physical Activity: Stand. Occasional Physical Activity: Bend, sit, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead. Lift/Carry Weight: 11–25 lbs. or more. Push/Pull Weight: 100 lbs. or more. Physical Environment: Inside medical facility. Noise Level: Moderate. Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, depth perception, far visual acuity, near visual acuity. Hazards: Biological, dust, fumes/gases/odors, radiation, sharp objects/tools. Benefits Eligible: Yes Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience. Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate. List of three Professional References (name, email, business title). Resume. Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status. Pre-employment Screening Requirements: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr