RN - Behavioral Health - Inpatient Child Unit

United States·Little Rockmid

OtherBehavioral Health

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Key Responsibilities

Hearing, Standing, Walking Frequent Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking Occasional Physical Activity:Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling,

Requirements Summary

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

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OtherBehavioral Health

10/16/2026

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Requirements

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Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an Associate's Degree in Nursing, 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

Preferred Qualifications:

2 or more years of Registered Nurse experience
Current BLS

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Walk: Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

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.

The Registered Nurse (RN) for the Behavioral Health Service Line (BHSL) Child Diagnostic Unit consistently provides effective direct care to a variety of patients, will work as part of the interdisciplinary team, based on licensure, title and competencies. The RN seeks, as well as provides, feedback for improved clinical practice. The RN integrates theory and research into clinical practice. The RN provides leadership to members of the nursing team in order to maintain patient care standards. The RN works under the direct supervision of the Clinical Services Manager (CSM). Promotion is based on years of experience, satisfactory performance appraisals and recommendation by manager.

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 BHSL Child Diagnostic Unit is located in the Psychiatric Research Institute building on the main UAMS campus.

Job Requirements:

Acts as a resource/support to others in the performance of duties.
Demonstrates a commitment to the personal and professional development of other UAMS employees.
Participates in recruitment/retention of staff.
Facilitates development and implementation of nursing practice standards that are evidence-based and in compliance with ANA standards.
Delegates care based on UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, specific job descriptions, scope of practice and individual level of education and training.
Participates in unit/ department based organizational activities/ committees such as the Professional Nursing Organization (PNO) Demonstrates commitment to professional nursing, development, and growth.
Evaluates personal performance based on professional practice standards.
Uses constructive feedback from peers and supervisors to improve practice and performance. Maintains clinical competencies specific to area of practice/ responsibility.
Perform other duties as needed.

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.

Hearing, Standing, Walking

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing