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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Comprehensive healthcare provider delivering specialist services

Registered Nurse – Neurosurgery

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's Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing.
  • Hold a valid RN license.
  • Have a minimum of 1 year of registered nursing experience.
  • Provide proof of veteran status and a resume when applying.
  • Have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
  • Complete pre-employment screening, including annual tuberculosis screening, a criminal background check, sex offender registry check, and substance abuse testing.
  • Meet the role's physical requirements, including frequently standing, sitting, bending, crawling, crouching, kneeling, stooping, or reaching overhead; lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs; and pushing and pulling up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care as a registered nurse.
  • Coordinate patient care, triage patients, and work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff.
  • Work effectively with patient referral sources, facilitate appointments, coordinate transitions of care, and educate patients about complex conditions.
  • Work with individual patients, their families, and care providers to develop and implement individual health plans.
  • Collect and document patient assessment data according to UAMS standards.
  • Develop each patient's Plan of Care according to department or unit standards using assessment data.
  • Evaluate patients' progress toward desired outcomes.
  • Administer medication according to department or unit standards and the Nurse Practice Act.
  • Verify and evaluate delivered care to ensure it is consistent with patient- and family-centered care principles, practice standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support integration of current evidence into nursing practices.
  • Promote an environment conducive to positive educational experiences for students and staff.
  • Provide effective patient and family education and discharge planning.
  • Collaborate and communicate with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders.
  • Communicate care appropriately through medical-record documentation.
  • Report variances in care, systems, or processes through appropriate channels.
  • Participate in recruitment and retention of staff.
  • Facilitate development and implementation of evidence-based nursing practice standards that comply with ANA standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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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