RN - Dialysis
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to patients with acute/chronic kidney failure in oncology, medical/surgical, maternal, intensive care units, emergency department and PRI units. All staff work closely with multiple nephrology teams to provide patient assessments, patient monitoring, and any additional services needed while receiving hemodialysis treatment during hospital admission.
Job description
Summary of Job Duties
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to patients with acute/chronic kidney failure in oncology, medical/surgical, maternal, intensive care units, emergency department and PRI units. All staff work closely with multiple nephrology teams to provide patient assessments, patient monitoring, and any additional services needed while receiving hemodialysis treatment during hospital admission.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivers nursing care for patients within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and adheres to institutional policies, procedures and standards.
- Adheres to the standard of care defined by UAMS, ANA, and Standards for specialty patient population 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 patient toward attainment of desired outcomes.
- Provides effective patient/family education/discharge planning.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
- 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 Associate Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing.
- Valid RN License.
- 1 year of Registered Nursing direct patient care experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong work ethics and accountability.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education discount
- Retirement plan
- 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.