RN - TOSH

RN - TOSH OR

Closing Date: 01/16/2026

Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health:
  Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement:
  Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Summary of

Job Duties:

Shift: 12 hours including a Monday or Friday - 6 am - 6:30 pm. If you are an RN who has current Operating Room experience, we invite you to consider a career with The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital (TOSH) at UAMS Health. As individuals dedicated to ensuring the safety and quick recovery of our patients, nurses are integral members of a team dedicated to providing the best care for patients through collaboration, communication and patient safety.

As part of the TOSH teams, operating room nurses define their practice through attention to nursing excellence and outstanding patient care, are driven by their expertise, compassion and dedication to evidence-based practice, and operate at a higher level of practice.

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide direct patient care as an RN. This professional nursing role will require the ability to coordinate care for patients, triage patients, and work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff. Requires the ability to effectively work with patient referral sources, facilitate appointments, coordinate transitions of care, and provide patient education on complex conditions. The RN will work with the individual patient, their families, and providers of care to develop and implement individual health plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate's Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing
• Valid RN License Minimum of 1 year Registered Nursing experience
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong work ethics and accountability

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current BLS
• ACLS certification
• Scrubbing experience
• Orthopaedic experience is a plus

• The Registered Nurse (RN) 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.
• The RN is responsible for adhering to the standard of care defined by UAMS, ANA, and the Standards for the 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 the 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.
• With any other duties assigned.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume.

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Please contact ask recruitment for any recruiting related questions.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing. 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.

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