RN - Interventional Pain Clinic/Procedural

Clinical Staff - Nursing

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care to assigned patients. As a professional nurse, the nursing process is utilized in the provision of care. The RN practices within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and adheres to institutional policies, procedures and standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate from an ASBN approved nursing program.
• Associate Degree, Bachelor's in Nursing, Master's in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma.
• Valid Registered Nurse license in the state of Arkansas.
• 1 year of direct RN Nursing Care experience.
• ACLS required for procedures

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.
• Delegates care based on ASBN Delegation Model, legal and regulatory requirements, specific job description and individual level of education and training.
• Contributes to a positive work environment that is conducive to quality patient care and clinical education while serving as a resource for student nurses and staff.

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: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Proof of Veteran Status, Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, 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, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Pulling

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

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