RN TOSH Specialty Clinic - Trauma Team

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.

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

Registered Nurse will provide direct patient care. This professional nursing role will require the ability to coordinate care for patients, triage patients, and work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff. Will analyze more complex and ongoing patient assessments and data to identify patient needs. The RN will assist individual patients, their families, and providers in developing the plan of care to meet patients', their families', and practitioners' needs by prioritizing multiple nursing diagnoses and collaborative medical problems in to the POC.

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate's Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing
• Valid Arkansas Registered Nurse License
• Minimum of 1 year Registered Nursing experience.

• Collect and document assessment data from patients and/or others per UAMS standard.
• Develop patient’s Plan of Care (POC) per department/unit standards utilizing assessment data.
• Evaluate the progress of patients toward attainment of desired outcomes.
• Administer medication following department/unit standards and Nurse Practice Act.
• Verify and evaluate care delivered to ensure consistency with patient and family centered care principles, practice standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support the integration of current evidence into nursing practices.
• Promote an environment conducive to positive educational experience for all students and staff.
• Provide effective patient/family education/discharge planning.
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate care appropriately through documentation in the medical record.
• Report variances in care/systems/processes through the appropriate means.
• Participate in recruitment/retention of staff.
• Facilitate development and implementation of nursing practice standards that are evidence-based and in compliance with ANA standards.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• 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

Commensurate with education and experience.

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing.

• Constant Physical Activity:
  Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking.
• Frequent Physical Activity:
  Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking.
• Occasional Physical Activity:
  Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking.

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 category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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.