RN-Inpatient TOSH

Summary of Job Duties

Shift will be discussed during interviews

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.
  • Valid Registered Nursing License.
  • Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nursing experience.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong work ethic and accountability.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • ACLS certification.
  • Scrubbing experience.
  • Orthopedic experience a plus.
  • EPIC experience.

Additional Information

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 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 TOSH-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.

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.

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title).
• Resume.

Optional Documents

• Proof of Veteran Status.

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 Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

• Annual TB Screening.
• Criminal Background Check.
• Sex Offender Registry.
• Substance Abuse Testing.

Constant Physical Activity

• Hearing.
• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding.

Frequent Physical Activity

• Balancing.
• Feeling.
• Grasping.
• Lifting.
• Pulling.
• Pushing.
• Reaching.
• Repetitive Motion.
• Sharps.
• Standing.
• Talking.
• Walking.

Occasional Physical Activity

• Climbing.
• Crawling.
• Crouching.
• Kneeling.
• Sitting.
• Stooping.