RN - Jones Eye Institute

Minimum Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree, ADN, or Diploma: RN Degree.
• 1 year RN experience with current BLS certification.
• Valid Arkansas Registered Nursing License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN
• Knowledge or experience in PCMH desired.
• ACLS certification or obtain certification within one year of hire date.

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

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. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Implements Plan of Care (POC) using an approach that is interdisciplinary and patient and family-centered.
• 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.
• Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.