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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):
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
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 orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX 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.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.
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Minimum Qualifications (Essential for the job – the applicant must possess at the time of hire):
Education, general:
Bachelor’s Degree, Associate’s Degree, or Diploma RN, with Major: Registered Nurse.
Education, special or professional:
Experience, amount (in years) and type:
Minimum of one (1) year of RN experience
Licenses, certificates, or registration:
Valid Registered Nursing License
Current BLS
ACLS certification (or obtain this certification within one year of starting in this role)
Preferred Qualifications (Non-essential for the job –the applicant may possess at the time of hire):
Special knowledge, abilities and skills:
Knowledge of and/or experience in post procedural, OR, or ICU setting.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Triages, assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates 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), Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN), and those set forth by nursing specialty organizations.
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 that 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.
Participates in Performance Improvement, Evidenced-Based Practice/Research process.
Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Implements POC using an approach that is interdisciplinary and Patient and Family Centered Care. Collaborates and communicates with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders.
Communicates care appropriately through documentation in the medical record.
Reports variances in care/systems/processes through the appropriate means.
Participates in unit/department based organizational activities/committees such as the Professional Nursing Organization (PNO).
Demonstrates commitment to professional nursing, development and growth.
Evaluates personal performance based on professional practice standards.
Uses constructive feedback from peers and supervisors to improve practice and performance. Maintains clinical competencies specific to area of practice/responsibility
Interacts with, and assists, the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
May perform other duties as assigned.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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.