RN - Infusion Services - Cancer Institute

Minimum Qualifications:

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 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 populations 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 patients 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.
• →Interacts with, and assists, the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
• →Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
• →Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines. Assists internal and external stakeholders, as needed, with exceptional customer service.
• →May perform other duties as assigned.

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.