Summary

This posting will be used to fill multiple positions. Full Time: Shifts Vary. The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to assigned patients in our Perinatal Unit (E6). The UAMS Perinatal unit is in the Harry P. Ward Clinical Tower. The unit consists of 28 rooms, and a newborn procedure area. E6 Perinatal provides high-risk obstetrical care for patients all over the state, including comprehensive care for postpartum, well newborn, high risk Antepartum, and Gynecologic patients. E6 Perinatal supports patient and family centered care and as a result, the newborns, if stable, are allowed to stay with their mothers after delivery to promote bonding.

Job description

Summary of Job Duties

This posting will be used to fill multiple positions. Full Time: Shifts Vary. The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to assigned patients in our Perinatal Unit (E6). The UAMS Perinatal unit is in the Harry P. Ward Clinical Tower. The unit consists of 28 rooms, and a newborn procedure area. E6 Perinatal provides high-risk obstetrical care for patients all over the state, including comprehensive care for postpartum, well newborn, high risk Antepartum, and Gynecologic patients. E6 Perinatal supports patient and family centered care and as a result, the newborns, if stable, are allowed to stay with their mothers after delivery to promote bonding.

Responsibilities

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
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 description and individual level of education and training
Contributes to a positive work environment that is conducive to clinical education while serving as a resource for student nurses and staff
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum: 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 Registered Nursing experience. Excellent communication skills. Basic computer skills. Strong work ethics and accountability.

Preferred: 2 or more years nursing experience with current BLS. Previous experience in Perinatal/Mother-Baby.

Additional Information

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 Registered Nursing experience
Excellent communication skills
Basic computer skills
Strong work ethics and accountability
Preferred: 2 or more years nursing experience with current BLS
Preferred: Previous experience in Perinatal/Mother-Baby

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
Education discount
Retirement plan up to 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.