RN - Outpatient Triage Housecalls; No Weekends or Call

Clinical Staff
- Nursing

Closing Date: 07/18/2026

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:

The Registered Nurse will promote wellness, improve outcomes, and support self-care within a defined patient population, including those in Assisted Living Facilities and Private Homes. The RN will provide patients with chronic conditions with support, education, and assistance in the prevention and/or maintenance of their disease and/or health and wellness. Will work with the individual patient, their families, and providers of care to develop and implement individual health plans and provide support to the patient in self-management.

Coordinate care and/or follow-up for patients who receive care in their homes, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities. Coordination of prescription refill requests and patient education coordination in collaboration with the physician staff. Commitment to patient outcomes leads to high performance levels despite workload changes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Associate's degree in Nursing, Diploma RN, or Master's degree in Nursing.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited RN nursing program
• Valid Registered Nursing License
• Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nursing experience;
• BLS certification within 30 days of hired.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethics and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Charge RN or Leadership experience.
• One (1) year of clinic or ambulatory setting experience.
• BSN

Responsibilities:

• Triage, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care and patient education either by telephone or in the patient's home.
• Evaluates the progress of patients toward the attainment of desired outcomes.
• Administers medication following clinic standards and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Verifies and evaluates care delivered to ensure care is consistent with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates care and/or follow-up for patients who receive care in assisted living facilities.
• Coordinates patients' prescription refill requests and patient education coordination in collaboration with the physician.
• Delivers nursing care according to the standard of care defined by UAMS, ANA, and Standards for specialty patient populations 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 the 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 descriptions, and individual levels of education and training;
• Contributes to a positive work environment conducive to clinical education while serving as a resource for student nurses and staff.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:
License or…