RN - Adult ICU, Med/Surg, Oncology - PRN

Registered Nurse

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

Summary of Job Duties:

Schedule: PRN, As Needed Basis Shifts Vary, Equivalent of 24 hours on a regularly scheduled basis (monthly). The 24 hours is typically 2-12 hours or 3-8 hour shifts, but the shifts could change based on the need of the unit/clinic. This posting will be used to fill multiple positions The Registered Nurse 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 I will work with the individual patient, their families, and providers of care to develop and implement individual health plans within the ICU's, Medical/Surgical and Oncology units. PRN staff are not eligible to receive benefits, but may contribute to pre-tax supplemental Retirement.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing.
• Valid RN License.
• Nursing Experience
• One (1) year patient care experience similar to or related to the position applied for
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong work ethics and accountability.
• Specialty areas, i.e., Intensive Care, F4 Surgical Trauma are required to pass a pre-screening testing with a minimum score of 80%
• Chemotherapy certification may be required to work Oncology units
• Work one major holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve or New Year) and one additional holiday, in addition to two weekend shifts.
• PRN staff are only allowed to work 1000 hours in a 12 month rolling year, which begins at orientation and includes any education hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of RN experience

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care to assigned patients within the Adult ICU's, Medical/Surgical, and Oncology units.
• Provides triage, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care and patient education either by telephone or within the UAMS Clinic.
• Delivers nursing care according to standards as defined by UAMS, American Nurses Association (ANA), AR State Board of Nursing, (ASBN), and those set forth by nursing specialty organizations.
• Helps develop patient's Plan of Care (POC) per clinic standards utilizing assessment data.
• Evaluates the progress of patients' toward attainment of desired outcomes.
• Administers medication following clinic standards and Nurse Practice Act.
• Verifies and evaluates care delivered to ensure care is consistent with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates care and/or follow-up for patients who receive care in inpatient and outpatient facilities.
• Coordinates patients' prescription refill requests and patient education coordination in collaboration with physician staff.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

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).

Constant Physical Activity: Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically

Frequent Physical Activity: Stand, Walk, Talk, Use hands to touch, handle or feel

Occasional Physical Activity: Sit, Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, reach overhead, Taste or Smell

Lift/Carry Weight: 100 Lbs. or more

Push/Pull Weight: 100 Lbs. or more

Physical Environment: Inside medical Facility

Noise Level: Moderate

Visual Requirements: Near Visual Acuity, Far Visual Acuity, Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Peripheral Vision

Hazards: Biological, Chemical, Electrical, Radiation, Sharp Objects/Tools, Dust

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

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: 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.

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