RN - PRN (Northwest Arkansas) (University of Arkansas System)
Job posting number: #153630 (Ref:R0063948)
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Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Nursing
Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
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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 | MUSL NWA Lowell Clinical
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Registered Nurse will play a pivotal role in patient care, emphasizing excellence, compassion, and evidence-based practice. The RN will work at the UAMS Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Outpatient Clinics in Northwest Arkansas (Lowell and Fayetteville). Responsibilities include direct patient care, coordination, triage, and collaboration with providers and staff. Requires the ability to effectively work with patient referral sources, facilitate appointments, coordinate transitions of care, and provide patient education on complex conditions. The RN will work with the individual patient, their families, and providers of care to develop and implement individual health plans.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Associate’s degree in Nursing, Diploma RN, or Master’s degree in Nursing.
- Must be a graduate of an accredited RN nursing program
- Valid Registered Nursing License
- Minimum of one (1) year of Registered Nursing experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Basic computer skills.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information;
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when necessary.
- Strong work ethics and accountability.
- BLS Current
Preferred Qualifications
- Orthopaedic experience a plus
- EPIC experience
Additional Information:
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist surgeons with in-office orthopedic procedures.
- Assist with patient intake and rooming process.
- Educate patients and families on conditions and DME.
- Obtain medical clearances for surgical patients and prior authorizations for surgery, DME and medications.
- Assist with patient physicals and lab draws.
- Coordination and scheduling of outpatient surgical procedures.
- Schedules appointments, and responds to and prioritizes incoming patient calls as needed.
- Telephone interactions require assessment and patient education.
- Responds to patient questions appropriately while providing reassurance and responding to concerns.
- Maintains accurate and detailed records with pertinent information and education within Epic.
- Utilizes current nursing practice to provide patient-focused care while exemplifying service excellence, care, concern, respect, and cooperation.
- Interacts with, and assists, the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
- Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check
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.