RN - Perinatal Unit (E6

Clinical Staff - Nursing

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to assigned patients in our Perinatal Unit (E6). UAMS Perinatal unit is located in the Harry P. Ward Clinical Tower. E6 Perinatal provides high-risk obstetrical care for patients all over the state. On average, this unit performs 300-330 deliveries per month. The unit consists of 28 rooms and a state-of-the-art newborn procedure room used to stabilize neonates with a specially trained interdisciplinary team.

The rooms allow the mother and families to recover and bond with newborn. E6 Perinatal supports patient and family centered care and as a result, the newborns, if stable, are allowed to stay with their mothers after delivery to promote bonding.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing.
• Valid RN License.
• Minimum of 1-year Registered Nursing experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong work ethics and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 or more years nursing experience with current BLS.

Additional Information:

• The UAMS Registered Nurse (RN) 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 RN 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.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand:
Frequently

Sit:
Frequently

Walk:
Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead:
Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel:
Frequently

Talk:
Continuously

Hear:
Continuously

Taste or smell:
Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically:
Continuously

Physical Environment:
Inside Medical Facility Environment

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact ask recruitment for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

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.

Hearing

Feeling, Grasping, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Sharps, Standing, Talking, Walking

Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching, Sitting, Stooping

Yes