RN - Adult ICU, Med/Surg, Oncology - PRN
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
Schedule: PRN, As Needed Basis. Shifts Vary, Equivalent of 24 hours on a regularly scheduled basis (monthly). The 24 hours is typically 2-12 hours or 3-8 hour shifts, but the shifts could change based on the need of the unit/clinic. This posting will be used to fill multiple positions.
Job description
Summary of Job Duties
Schedule: PRN, As Needed Basis. Shifts Vary, Equivalent of 24 hours on a regularly scheduled basis (monthly). The 24 hours is typically 2-12 hours or 3-8 hour shifts, but the shifts could change based on the need of the unit/clinic. This posting will be used to fill multiple positions.
The Registered Nurse 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 I will work with the individual patient, their families, and providers of care to develop and implement individual health plans within the ICU's, Medical/Surgical and Oncology units.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care to assigned patients within the Adult ICU's, Medical/Surgical, and Oncology units.
- Provides triage, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care and patient education either by telephone or within the UAMS Clinic.
- Delivers nursing care according to standards as defined by UAMS, American Nurses Association (ANA), AR State Board of Nursing (ASBN), and those set forth by nursing specialty organizations.
- Helps develop patient's Plan of Care (POC) per clinic standards utilizing assessment data.
- Evaluates the progress of patients toward attainment of desired outcomes.
- Administers medication following clinic standards and Nurse Practice Act.
- Verifies and evaluates care delivered to ensure care is consistent with standards and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinates care and/or follow-up for patients who receive care in inpatient and outpatient facilities.
- Coordinates patients' prescription refill requests and patient education coordination in collaboration with physician staff.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing
- Valid RN License
- One (1) year patient care experience similar to or related to the position applied for
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Strong work ethics and accountability
- Specialty areas (Intensive Care, F4 Surgical Trauma) require passing pre-screening testing with a minimum score of 80%
- Chemotherapy certification may be required to work Oncology units
- Work one major holiday and one additional holiday, plus two weekend shifts
- PRN staff limited to 1000 hours in a 12 month rolling year
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education Discount
- 401(k) Matching up to 10%
- Basic Life Insurance
- Career Training
- Merchant Discounts
- Prescription Delivery
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.