RN Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing. 

• Valid RN License.

• One (1) year Registered Nursing experience.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Basic computer skills.

• Strong work ethics and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 or more years nursing experience with current BLS 

• Previous experience in NICU

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

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:

• Collects and documents assessment data

• Develops a Plan of Care (POC) per standard

• Implements POC including medical order and interdisciplinary approach

• Evaluates the progress of patient toward attainment of desired outcomes

• Provides effective patient/family education/discharge planning

• Administers medication per standard including drug information to patients/families

• Acts as a resource/supports others; Delivers patient care using the principles of the defined nursing modality

• Delegates care based on UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, specific job description and individual level of education and training

• Contributes to a positive work environment that is conducive to clinical education while serving as a resource for student nurses and staff.

• 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.