Registered Nurse

Clinical Staff - NursingThe 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.Minimum Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate's Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's in Nursing, or Master's in NursingValid RN LicenseMinimum of 1 year Registered Nursing experience.Responsibilities:The Registered Nurse (RN) 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.The RN is responsible to 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 orders and interdisciplinary approach.Evaluates the progress of the 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.Salary Information: commensurate with education and experienceRequired Documents to Apply:License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)ResumeOptional Documents:Proof of Veteran StatusSpecial 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 do not send to listed recruitment contact.Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Annual TB ScreeningCriminal Background CheckSubstance Abuse TestingThis 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, Standing, Talking, WalkingFrequent Physical Activity: Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, StoopingOccasional Physical Activity: Grasping, Kneeling, Repetitive Motion, SharpsBenefits Eligible: Yes