RN - Endoscopy In-House Agency

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor’s in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing
• Valid RN License
• Nursing Experience: minimum of 12 months of experience as an RN in an acute care hospital
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Strong work ethic and accountability
• Work one major holiday and one additional holiday, if applicable, during the 13-week RN Internal Contract agreement period.

• 2 or more years of RN experience
• Can have 6 months of experience in an Endoscopy management position, but must include at least 6 months in a direct patient care role in an acute care hospital

• Stand: Frequently
• Sit: Occasionally
• Walk: Frequently
• Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Occasionally
• Lift and carry weight: 100+ lbs
• Push and pull weight :100+ lbs
• Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently
• Talk: Frequently
• Hear: Continuously
• Taste or smell: Occasionally
• Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously
• Physical Environment : Inside Medical Facility Environment
• Noise Level : Moderate
• Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity
• Hazards: Biological, Chemical, Dust, Electrical, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools

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. 

• →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.

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.