RN - TOSH Specialty Clinic
Remote Type: Remote work is not available
Location: Little Rock
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 9 Days Ago
Closing Date: 10/19/2024
Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Nursing
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
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
Summary of Job Duties:
The Registered Nurse will promote wellness; improve outcomes, and self-care within a defined population of patients. The RN will provide patients who have chronic conditions the support, education, and assistance in the prevention and/or maintenance of their disease and/or health and wellness state. Will work with the individual patient, their families, and providers of care to develop and implement individual health plans and provide support to the patient in self-management. Coordinate care and/or follow-up for patients who receive care in outpatient facilities.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Associate’s degree in Nursing, Diploma RN, or Master’s degree in Nursing.
- Must be a graduate of an accredited RN nursing program.
- Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nursing experience.
- Valid Registered Nursing License.
- Basic computer skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong work ethics and accountability.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three (3) years RN experience with two (2) years experience in a clinical environment preferred.
- Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
Responsibilities:
- Collects and documents assessment data from patients and/or others per UAMS standard. Develops patient's Plan of Care (POC) per department/unit standards utilizing assessment data.
- Evaluates the progress of patients toward attainment of desired outcomes.
- Administers medication following department/unit standards and Nurse Practice Act.
- Verifies and evaluates care delivered to ensure it is consistent with patient and family centered care principles, practice standards and regulatory requirements.
- Promotes an environment conducive to positive educational experience for all students and staff.
- Provides effective patient/family education/discharge planning.
- Effectively 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.
- Facilitates development and implementation of nursing practice standards that are evidence-based and in compliance with ANA standards.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
- License or Certificate
- List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
- Resume
Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status
Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification).
Constant Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Frequent Physical Activity: Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Pulling, Pushing
Occasional Physical Activity: Repetitive Motion
Benefits Eligible: Yes
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