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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Comprehensive healthcare provider delivering specialist services

Registered Nurse – Infusion Services - Cancer Institute

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLittle Rock, AR, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an associate degree, nursing diploma, bachelor's in nursing, or master's in nursing.
  • Hold a valid Arkansas Registered Nurse license.
  • Have a minimum of one year of registered nursing experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care as a Registered Nurse.
  • Coordinate patient care, triage patients, and work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff.
  • Work with patient referral sources, facilitate appointments, coordinate transitions of care, and provide patient education on complex conditions.
  • Develop and implement individual health plans with patients, their families, and providers of care.
  • Deliver nursing care within the limits of the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and adhere to institutional policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Adhere to the standard of care defined by UAMS, the American Nurses Association, and standards for specialty patient populations, with support and mentoring from team members.
  • Collect and document assessment data.
  • Develop a Plan of Care according to standards.
  • Implement the Plan of Care, including medical orders and an interdisciplinary approach.
  • Evaluate patient progress toward desired outcomes.
  • Provide patient and family education and discharge planning.
  • Administer medication according to standards and provide drug information to patients and families.
  • Act as a resource and support others.
  • Deliver patient care using the principles of the defined nursing modality.
  • Delegate care based on UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, the job description, and each individual's education and training.
  • Contribute to a positive work environment conducive to clinical education and serve as a resource for student nurses and staff.
  • Interact with and assist the public professionally and in a friendly manner as needed.
  • Communicate accurate and complete information and maintain strict confidentiality when necessary.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, the management team, and ancillary departments; follow the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines; and assist internal and external stakeholders as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Hold current Basic Life Support certification.

About the Company

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Comprehensive healthcare provider delivering specialist services

UAMS Health is a comprehensive medical provider in Arkansas that offers a wide range of specialty clinics and services, including women’s health, cancer treatment, orthopaedics, stroke care, and trauma. It delivers care through clinics and procedures performed by world-renowned clinicians, using the latest medical treatments and procedures. The model centers on patient- and family-centered care, supported by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ academic and clinical resources. Services come from consultations, surgeries, and specialized procedures, with additional work in community outreach and health education. The goal is to improve the health and well-being of people in Arkansas by providing high-quality, expert medical care and education.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$2.3M
Headquarters
Little Rock, AR
Founded
1879

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