RN - Adult ICU, Med/Surg, Oncology - PRN

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing. 
• Valid RN License.
• Nursing Experience
• One (1) year patient care experience similar to or related to the position applied for
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong work ethics and accountability.
• Specialty areas, i.e.., Intensive Care, F4 Surgical Trauma are required to pass a pre-screening testing with a minimum score of 80%
• Chemotherapy certification may be required to work Oncology units
• Work one major holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve or New Year ) and one additional holiday, in addition to two weekend shifts.
• PRN staff are only allowed to work 1000 hours in a 12 month rolling year, which begins at orientation and includes any education hours.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Two (2) or more years of RN experience

Transfers Into PRN:
Must Follow Transfer Requirements Prior To Last Working Day As Posted On Website Http://nurses.uams.edu/. Select 'Employment Info' Drop Down Tab Prior To Submitting An Application.

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. 

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care  to assigned patients within the  Adult ICU's, Medical/Surgical, and Oncology units. 
• Provides triage, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care and patient education either by telephone or within the UAMS Clinic.
• Delivers nursing care according to standards as defined by UAMS, American Nurses Association (ANA), AR State Board of Nursing, (ASBN), and those set forth by nursing specialty organizations.
• Helps develop patient’s Plan of Care (POC) per clinic standards utilizing assessment data.
• Evaluates the progress of patients’ toward attainment of desired outcomes.
• Administers medication following clinic standards and Nurse Practice Act.
• Verifies and evaluates care delivered to ensure care is consistent with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates care and/or follow-up for patients who receive care in inpatient and outpatient facilities.
• Coordinates patients’ prescription refill requests and patient education coordination in collaboration with physician staff.
• 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.