RN - Psychiatric Research Institute Inpatient Units
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Psychiatric Research Institute (PRI) consistently provides effective direct care to a variety of patients, will work as part of the interdisciplinary team, based on licensure, title and competencies. The RN seeks, as well as provides, feedback for improved clinical practice. The RN integrates theory and research into clinical practice. The RN provides leadership to members of the nursing team in order to maintain patient care standards. The RN works under the direct supervision of the Clinical Services Manager (CSM).
Job description
PRI Inpatient Units include the General Adult Inpatient Unit, the Women's Inpatient Unit, the Child Diagnostic Unit, the off-campus Pulaski County Regional Crisis Stabilization Unit, and the Hospital-Based Interventional Psychiatry Clinic.
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.
- 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.
- Acts as a resource/support to others in the performance of duties.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the personal and professional development of other UAMS employees.
- Participates in recruitment/retention of staff.
- Facilitates development and implementation of nursing practice standards that are evidence-based and in compliance with ANA standards.
- Delegates care based on UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, specific job descriptions, scope of practice and individual level of education and training.
- Evaluates personal performance based on professional practice standards.
- Uses constructive feedback from peers and supervisors to improve practice and performance.
- Maintains clinical competencies specific to area of practice/responsibility.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Constant Physical Activity: Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically. Frequent Physical Activity: Stand, Walk, Talk, Use hands to touch, handle or feel. Occasional Physical Activity: Sit, Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, reach overhead, Taste or Smell. Lift/Carry Weight: 50 Lbs. or more. Push/Pull Weight: 50 Lbs. or more. Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility. Noise Level: Moderate. Visual Requirements: Near Visual Acuity, Far Visual Acuity, Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Peripheral Vision. Hazards: Biological, Chemical, Electrical, Radiation, Sharp Objects/Tools, Dust, Fumes/Gases/Odors.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an Associate's Degree in Nursing, 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
- Must successfully complete UAMS-sponsored conflict management training within six months of hire
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education discount
- 401(k) Matching
- 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.