RN - Short Stay​/Transitional Care Units; A4​/A7

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences – Nursing Position

Job closing date: 08/24/2026

Type of Position:
Regular

Work Shift:

Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Institution overview: 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.

Benefits and perks (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

Department: ICE | NRSL Transitional Care A7 IP C

Summary of

Job Duties:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care to assigned patients in the combined Transitional Care (A7) and Short Stay (A4) units. A7/A4 is composed of 27 adult medical surgical beds collectively. These unique units with smaller bed capacity and medically stable patients support the opportunity to fully implement the RN and LPN team model of care. A shared charge RN will oversee shift to shift operations of both units, allowing for staffing flexibility tailored to meet the changing care needs of those populations.

The 14 bed Transitional Care Unit (A7) will provide care to patients who are deemed ready for acute care discharge from UAMS by their physician and have experienced a delay in discharge. The 13 bed Short Stay Unit on (A4) will provide care to medical-surgical patients that meet specific criteria for stability, and are anticipated to discharge within 48 hours.

Night & Day Shifts Available

This posting will be used to fill multiple positions

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associate Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor’s in Nursing, or Master’s in Nursing.
• Valid RN License.
• One year of Registered Nursing direct patient care experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong work ethics and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• National Certification
• BSN or MSN
• Two or more years of nursing experience with a minimum of 1 year in an acute care setting such as a teaching hospital

Key Responsibilities:

• The Registered Nurse 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 Registered Nurse is responsible to adhere to the standard of care defined by UAMS, ANA, and Standards for 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 patient toward attainment of desired outcomes.
• Provides effective patient/family education/discharge planning.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

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.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The University of…