RN PRN - Main OR

Summary of Job Duties

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide direct patient care as an RN. This professional nursing role will require the ability to coordinate care for patients, triage patients, and work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff. Requires the ability to effectively work with patient referral sources, facilitate appointments, coordinate transitions of care, and provide patient education on complex conditions. The RN will work with the individual patient, their families, and providers of care to develop and implement individual health plans.

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

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 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.
• Supports the integration of current evidence into nursing practices.
• 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.

Salary Information

commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

• Licenses or Certificates (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

Department

ICE | PeriopSvc Main Operating Room Department's Website

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Type of Position

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Location

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Benefits Eligible

No

Pay

commensurate with education and experience

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

• Annual TB Screening
• Criminal Background Check
• Substance Abuse Testing

Constant Physical Activity

• Hearing
• Standing
• Talking
• Walking

Frequent Physical Activity

• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Stooping

Occasional Physical Activity

• Grasping
• Kneeling
• Repetitive Motion
• Sharps

Department

ICE | PeriopSvc Main Operating Room Department's Website