RN Emergency Department Night Shift

Summary of Job Duties

Schedule:

Fulltime. This position will be utilized to fill multiple positions. The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to assigned patients in the Emergency Department and Trauma Center. UAMS provides emergency care to over 55,000 patients per year. Medical and nursing coverage is delivered by faculty, residents, registered nurses and technicians from the Emergency Medicine Service Line. Educational opportunities exist to obtain ACLS, PALS and TNCC certifications as well as instructor certifications in these courses.

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master’s in Nursing.
• Valid RN License.
• 1 year of Registered Nursing experience.
• Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethics and accountability.
• BLS, ACLS, TNCC. PALS within 6 months of hire.

• 2 years or more nursing experience with current BLS, CEN or TCRN.

• 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 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.

• Constant Physical Activity:
  Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically.
• Frequent Physical Activity:
  Stand.
• Occasional Physical Activity:
  Bend, sit, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead.
• Lift/Carry Weight: 11–25 lbs. or more.
• Push/Pull Weight: 100 lbs. or more.
• Physical Environment:
  Inside medical Facility.
• Noise Level: Moderate.
• Visual Requirements:
  Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity.
• Hazards:
  Biological, Dust, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools.

• 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.

License or Certificate, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume.

Proof of Veteran Status.

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.

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. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases.