RN - ICU/Trauma Progressive Care (F4)
Location: Little Rock
Posted on: 3 Days Ago
End Date: January 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
Type of Position: Regular
Work Shift: Full-Time, Shifts Vary
Sponsorship Available: No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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
Department: ICE | NRSL Trauma Surg Spec F4 IP C
Summary of Job Duties:
This position will be used to fill multiple positions. The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to assigned patients in the ICU /Trauma Progressive Care Unit (F4). F4 is a 30-bed blended ICU and Intermediate care unit providing care for a wide variety of patient populations, primarily focused on trauma and acute care surgery. Common diagnoses include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, blunt, penetrating, and orthopedic trauma, as well as geriatric falls.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing.
- Valid RN License.
- One (1) year Registered Nursing experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong work ethics and accountability.
Preferred Qualifications:
- National Certification
- BSN or MSN
- 2 or more years of nursing experience
- A minimum of 1 year in an acute care setting such as a teaching hospital
- Cardiac experience
Responsibilities:
- 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; 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.
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
- Stand: Frequently
- Sit: Occasionally
- Walk: Frequently
- Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Occasionally
- Lift and carry weight: 100+ lbs
- Push and pull weight: 100+ lbs
- Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently
- Talk: Frequently
- Hear: Continuously
- Taste or smell: Occasionally
- Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously
Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate, List of three Professional References, Resume
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site.
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification).
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