RN - Surgery Clinic

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Closing Date:

08/17/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | SUSL Surgery Clinic Staff

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Registered Nurse will provide direct patient care. This professional nursing role will require the ability to coordinate care for patients, triage patients, and work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff. Will analyze more complex and ongoing patient assessments and data to identify patient needs. The RN II will assist individual patients, their families, and providers in developing the plan of care to meet patients’, their families’, and practitioners’ needs by prioritizing multiple nursing diagnoses and collaborative medical problems in to the POC.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with associate degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing or Mater’s in Nursing

• Basic Computer Skills, Excellent communication skills, strong work ethic and accountability

• Minimum 1 year of Registered Nurse Experience. 

• Valid Arkansas Registered Nursing License. Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years or more of nursing experience 

• Current BLS

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports 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. 

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes