RN - Main Pre-Op
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 with chronic conditions with support, education, and assistance in preventing and/or maintaining their health and wellness. 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. Coordination of prescription refill requests and patient education coordination in collaboration with the physician staff. Commitment to patient outcomes results in high levels of performance despite workload changes.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate's Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing
- Valid RN License
- Minimum of 1 year Registered Nursing experience
- Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment
Additional Information
Responsibilities:
- Collections 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 patients' progress toward achieving 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
- Participates in recruitment/retention of staff
- 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
- Resume
Optional Documents
N/A
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. 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.
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.
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)
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.
Constant Physical Activity
- Hearing
- Talking
Frequent Physical Activity
- Crouching
- Feeling
- Grasping
- Hearing
- Kneeling
- Lifting
- Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
- Pulling
- Pushing
- Reaching
- Sharps
- Sitting
- Standing
- Walking
Occasional Physical Activity
- Repetitive Motion
- Stooping
Benefits Eligible
Yes