RN - Women & Infants In-House Agency (IHA)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
The In-House Agency RN Program offers PRN employment for 13-week intervals in the Perinatal and/or Labor & Delivery inpatient units. Participants are required to work 36 hours/week for 13 weeks and will be paid a competitive hourly rate plus weekend differentials.
Job description
Summary of Job Duties
The In-House Agency RN Program offers PRN employment for 13-week intervals in the Perinatal and/or Labor & Delivery inpatient units. Participants are required to work 36 hours/week for 13 weeks and will be paid a competitive hourly rate plus weekend differentials.
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care in the UAMS Perinatal (E6) and/or Labor & Delivery (E5) units, located in the Harry P. Ward Clinical Tower. These units deliver comprehensive, high-risk obstetrical care to patients from across the state.
- Coordinate and triage patient care
- Collaborate with providers, fellows, and interdisciplinary staff
- Support seamless transitions of care
- Develop and implement individualized care plans with patients and families
- Coordinate appointments and referrals
- Provide education on complex health conditions
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing
- Valid RN License
- Minimum of 12 months of experience as an RN in an acute care hospital in Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby, Perinatal, or Antepartum
- Experience in the last 12 months may include up to 6 months in a management position, but must include at least 6 months in a direct patient care role in an acute care hospital
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Strong work ethic and accountability
- Work one major holiday and one additional holiday if applicable, in addition to every other weekend throughout the 13-week agreement period
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 or more years of RN experience in Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby, Perinatal, or Antepartum
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing
- Valid RN License issued by the State of Arkansas
- Minimum of 12 months of experience as an RN in an acute care hospital in Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby, Perinatal, or Antepartum
- At least 6 months in a direct patient care role in an acute care hospital within the last 12 months
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Strong work ethic and accountability
- Work one major holiday and one additional holiday if applicable, in addition to every other weekend throughout the 13-week agreement period
- Applicants cannot be currently employed by UAMS; previous UAMS employees must have terminated more than 180 days prior
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.