RN - Hospital Medicine (H6)

Summary of Job Duties

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to assigned patients in Hospital Medicine Unit (H6). This area is a 30-bed medical/surgical patient care unit that provides 24 hour care to acutely ill patients as well as palliative care for specialty patients and hospice patients. H6 provides care to a wide variety of patients such as Liver Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease, Respiratory Conditions, Immune Systems Diseases, Gastro-Intestinal Disease, and Musculoskeletal/Integumentary Diseases. Remote telemetry is available for patients who are presenting with clinical cardiac concerns who present with a history of cardiac disease. We also provide pre/postoperative care as well. The patient population ranges from young adult to geriatric.

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, 1 year of Registered Nursing experience
• Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethics and accountability
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous hospital med/surg certification a plus, 2 years or more nursing experience with current BLS

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to assigned patients in Hospital Medicine Unit (H6). This area is a 30-bed medical/surgical patient care unit that provides 24 hour care to acutely ill patients as well as palliative care for specialty patients and hospice patients. H6 provides care to a wide variety of patients such as Liver Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease, Respiratory Conditions, Immune Systems Diseases, Gastro-Intestinal Disease, and Musculoskeletal/Integumentary Diseases. Remote telemetry is available for patients who are presenting with clinical cardiac concerns who present with a history of cardiac disease. We also provide pre/postoperative care as well. The patient population ranges from young adult to geriatric.

Benefits

• 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)
• Retailer discounts
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

Required Documents to Apply

• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume
• Licenses or Certificates (see special instructions for submission instructions)

Optional Documents

• Proof of Veteran Status