RN - Outpatient Triage Housecalls (No Weekends, Holidays, or Call)

Summary of Job Duties

The Registered Nurse will promote wellness, improve outcomes, and support self-care within a defined patient population, including those in Assisted Living Facilities and Private Homes. The RN will provide patients with chronic conditions with support, education, and assistance in the prevention and/or maintenance of their disease and/or 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 their homes, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities. Coordinate prescription refill requests and patient education coordination in collaboration with the physician staff.

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; BLS certification within 30 days of hired.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethics and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Charge RN or Leadership experience.
• One (1) year of clinic or ambulatory setting experience.
• BSN

Additional Information

Responsibilities:

• Triage, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care and patient education either by telephone or in the patient's home.
• Evaluates the progress of patients toward the attainment of desired outcomes.
• Administers medication following clinic standards and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Verifies and evaluates care delivered to ensure care is consistent with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Caregives coordination and follow-up for patients who receive care in assisted living facilities.
• Coordinates patients’ prescription refill requests and patient education coordination in collaboration with the physician.
• Delivers nursing care according to the standard of care defined by UAMS, ANA, and Standards for specialty patient populations 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 the patient toward the 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 descriptions, and individual levels of education and training;
• Contributes to a positive work environment conducive to clinical education while serving as a resource for student nurses and staff.

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply

• License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)
• 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
• Substance Abuse Testing

Benefits Eligible

Yes