[Hiring] Phone Nurse @University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Role Description

Registered Nurse will provide direct patient care as an RN. This professional nursing role will require the ability to:

• Coordinate care for patients
• Triage patients
• Work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff
• Effectively work with patient referral sources
• Facilitate appointments
• Coordinate transitions of care
• 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.

Note: This position can float to any of the IMSL clinics as needed.

Qualifications

• 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 1 year of Registered Nursing experience
• This position functions as a charge nurse
• Ability to perform point-of-care testing, draw and collect blood specimens, and prepare for laboratory processing
• Preferred: BLS (CPR) Certification
• Preferred: Leadership experience

Requirements

• Collects and documents assessment data from patients and/or others per UAMS standard
• Develops patient's Plan of Care (POC) per department/unit standards utilizing assessment data
• Evaluates the progress of patients toward attainment of desired outcomes
• Administers medication following department/unit standards and Nurse Practice Act
• Verifies and evaluates care delivered to ensure it is consistent with patient and family centered care principles, practice standards and regulatory requirements
• Supports the integration of current evidence into nursing practices
• Promotes an environment conducive to positive educational experience for all students and staff
• Provides effective patient/family education/discharge planning
• Effectively collaborates and communicates with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders
• Communicates care appropriately through documentation in the medical record
• Reports variances in care/systems/processes through the appropriate means
• Participates in recruitment/retention of staff
• Facilitates development and implementation of nursing practice standards that are evidence-based and in compliance with ANA standards
• May perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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

Company Description

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.