RN - Infusion Services - Cancer Institute

Department: ICE | CASL CA Infusion B

"This posting will fill several positions on all shifts" 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.

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master’s in Nursing
• Valid Arkansas RN License
• Minimum of 1 year Registered Nursing experience

• Current BLS

• Deliver nursing care for patients within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and adhere to institutional policies, procedures and standards.
• Adhere to the standard of care defined by UAMS, ANA, and Standards for specialty patient populations with support and mentoring by other team members.
• Collect and document assessment data.
• Develop a Plan of Care (POC) per standard.
• Implement POC including medical order and interdisciplinary approach.
• Evaluate the progress of patients toward attainment of desired outcomes.
• Provide effective patient/family education and discharge planning.
• Administer medication per standard including drug information to patients/families.
• Act as a resource and support others.
• Deliver patient care using the principles of the defined nursing modality.
• Delegate care based on UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, specific job description and individual level of education and training.
• Contribute to a positive work environment that is conducive to clinical education while serving as a resource for student nurses and staff.
• Interact with, and assist, the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills; communicate accurate and complete information; maintain strict confidentiality when necessary.
• Demonstrate positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follow the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines. Assist internal and external stakeholders, as needed, with exceptional customer service.
• 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

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.

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.

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:
Resume

Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status

Benefits Eligible:
Yes