RN - BHSL Women's Mental Health Clinic

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Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements Summary

Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an Associate's Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing,

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12/13/2026

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Requirements

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Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an Associate's Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, or Master's Degree in Nursing
Minimum 1 year of Registered Nurse experience
Current and valid Registered Nurse license in the state of Arkansas
Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethic and accountability

2 or more years of Registered Nurse experience
Current BLS

Adult Maltreatment, Annual TB Screening, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, 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.

Schedule: Full-Time 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care to assigned patients in the Behavioral Health Service Line Women’s Mental Health Clinic. The RN will primarily provide support for the physicians and act as a liaison between the patient, the front office staff, and the physicians. A successful candidate will have a clinical background preferably in psychiatry or behavioral health. Primary duties will be to triage to determine the urgency of patient care, handle all crisis calls, answer medication questions in collaboration with physicians, take vital signs, review lab work and present exceptions to physicians, provide clinical assessment for initial call backs and other duties as assigned. A successful candidate will have good communication skills, good time management and priority management skills, ability to prioritize and work with autonomy, good organizational skills, familiarity with psychiatric medication and interactions, and clinical experience with psychiatric patients and/or environment.

Employee must successfully complete a UAMS-sponsored conflict management training to identify, prevent, and mitigate disruptive behaviors using methods such as non-escalation, de-escalation, personal protection from physical assaults, and physical alternatives within six months of hire.

The Women’s Mental Health Clinic is located in the Psychiatric Research Institute building on the main UAMS campus.

Responsibilities

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→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.

Commensurate with education and experience

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

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.

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