RN - BHSL Women's Mental Health Clinic
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care to assigned patients in the Behavioral Health Service Line Women's Mental Health Clinic. The RN will primarily provide support for the physicians and act as a liaison between the patient, the front office staff, and the physicians.
Job description
Primary duties will be to triage to determine the urgency of patient care, handle all crisis calls, answer medication questions in collaboration with physicians, take vital signs, review lab work and present exceptions to physicians, provide clinical assessment for initial call backs and other duties as assigned.
A successful candidate will have good communication skills, good time management and priority management skills, ability to prioritize and work with autonomy, good organizational skills, familiarity with psychiatric medication and interactions, and clinical experience with psychiatric patients and/or environment.
Employee must successfully complete a UAMS-sponsored conflict management training to identify, prevent, and mitigate disruptive behaviors using methods such as non-escalation, de-escalation, personal protection from physical assaults, and physical alternatives within six months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Collects 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.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an Associate's Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, or Master's Degree in Nursing
- Minimum 1 year of Registered Nurse experience
- Current and valid Registered Nurse license in the state of Arkansas
- Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethic and accountability
- 2 or more years of Registered Nurse experience (preferred)
- Current BLS (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education discount
- Retirement 10% match
- Basic Life Insurance
- Career Training
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge 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.