RN PRN - Kids First - Pine Bluff, AR

Closing Date

08/01/2026

Clinical Staff – Nursing;
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The Registered Nurse (PRN) provides clinical nursing care for children enrolled in local KIDS FIRST clinics. Acts as a clinical resource for clinic staff.

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate’s degree, Nursing diploma, Bachelor’s in Nursing, or Master’s in Nursing
• Valid RN License
• Minimum of 2 years of Registered Nursing experience or 2 years of clinical nursing experience

• BSN or MSN with three or more years of nursing experience
• Pediatric Care experience
• Current BLS certification

• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Strong work ethics and accountability

• Implements the nursing process to manage patient care problems of a complex and changing nature as demonstrated by documentation and observation
• Assumes accountability and responsibility for all aspects of care for the assigned group of patients, with respect for developmental level and age‑specific issues
• Administers medications and treatments and performs procedures according to UAMS and KIDS FIRST policies
• Evaluates children to identify signs of illness or injury and intervenes appropriately
• Maintains current and accurate records and ensures confidentiality
• Teaching/learning needs of patients and families are identified, addressed, and documented
• Acts as a resource for staff in the areas of health, safety, and infection control
• Assumes responsibility for acquiring knowledge and experience to meet professional goals
• Develops and maintains close working relationships with the clinic director, the Medical Director, nursing managers, the clinic nurse, and other team members
• Actively works with contacts to coordinate care and promote referrals to the program
• Collaborates with KIDS FIRST staff, PCPs, UAMS resources, and others to implement and revise plan of care as needed
• Provides employment documentation such as annual TB screening, CPR/nursing license renewal verification, etc., promptly
• Performs other duties as assigned

$38.00/hour

• Health:
  Medical, Dental and Vision plans (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.

Adult Maltreatment, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check

• License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission), Proof of Veteran Status, Resume