RN - ICU​/Trauma Progressive Care; F4

Position: RN - ICU/Trauma Progressive Care (F4)

RN - ICU/Trauma Progressive Care (F4)

Join the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as a Registered Nurse in the ICU/Trauma Progressive Care Unit (F4). The F4 unit is a 30‑bed blended ICU and intermediate care unit focused on trauma and acute care surgery, caring for patients with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, blunt, penetrating, orthopedic trauma, geriatric falls, and post‑abdominal surgery or long‑term mechanical ventilation patients.

UAMS champions teamwork, diversity, and improved patient care.

Job Details

• Type:
  Regular, Full‑time
• Shift: Vary, full‑time schedule
• Location:
  
  Arkansas, United States

Summary of

Job Duties

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to assigned patients in the ICU/Trauma Progressive Care Unit (F4). F4 is a 30‑bed blended ICU and intermediate care unit providing care for a wide variety of patient populations, primarily focused on trauma and acute care surgery. Common diagnoses include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, blunt, penetrating, and orthopedic trauma, as well as geriatric falls.

Care is also provided for surgical patients following abdominal surgeries and patients requiring long‑term mechanical ventilation. Education is provided to staff that includes the basic critical care course, dysrhythmia course, advanced cardiac life support certification, and trauma nursing core certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associate’s Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor’s 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 Qualifications

• National Certification.
• BSN or MSN.
• Two or more years of nursing experience.
• A minimum of one year in an acute care setting such as a teaching hospital.
• Cardiac experience.

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents assessment data.
• Develops a Plan of Care (POC) per standard.
• Implements POC including medical orders 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/support for 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.

Physical Requirements

• Stand:
  Frequently
• Walk:
  Frequently
• Lift and carry weight: 100+ lbs
• Push and pull weight: 100+ lbs
• Use hands to touch, handle or feel:
  Frequently
• Talk:
  Frequently
• Hear:
  Continuously
• Read, concentrate, think analytically:
  Continuously

Physical Environment

Inside medical facility environment; moderate noise level; visual requirements include color discrimination, depth perception, far visual acuity, near visual acuity; hazards include biological, chemical, dust, electrical, fumes/gases/odors, radiation, sharp objects/tools.

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply

• License or Certificate.
• List of three professional references (name, email, business title).
• Resume.

Optional Documents

• Proof of Veteran Status.

Pre‑employment Screening Requirements

This position is subject to pre‑employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

EEO

Statement

The University of Arkansas is an equal‑opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any protected category. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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