Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular/Medical Specialties

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Closing Date:

11/30/2026

Type of Position:

Job Type:

RegularShift Vary (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 theApply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | NRSL Cardiac Med Spec F8 IP C

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Schedule: full-time & part-time available
Shift: day shift and night shift available
This posting will be utilized to fill multiple positions.

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to assigned patients in Cardiovascular/Medical Specialties (F8). This 30-bed adult inpatient unit specializing in the care and treatment of patients belonging to the Cardiology, Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgery, and Vascular Surgery teams, as well as Medicine teams. Our inter-professional team works together to meet the needs of patients with heart and/or vascular conditions including patients recovering from open heart surgery transferred from the CVICU, lung surgery, angioplasty, pacemaker insertion, vascular surgery, aneurysm repair, amputations, heart attack, arrhythmias, heart failure, and wide variety of other conditions. Patients on telemetry are remotely monitored, and portable bedside monitors are available for patients requiring closer observation. F8 embraces the mission and values of the UAMS Integrated Clinical Enterprise philosophy of patient care delivery.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program

• Valid RN License

• One (1) year of Registered Nursing experience

• Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethics and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• National Certification

• BSN or MSN

• Two (2) or more years of nursing experience with a minimum of one (1) year in an acute care setting such as a teaching hospital

• Cardiac experience

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Delivers nursing care for patients in within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and adheres to institutional policies, procedures and standards.
• Responsible to adhere to the standard of care defined by UAMS, ANA, and Standards for specialty patient population with support and mentoring by other team members. 
• 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.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically,

Frequent Physical Activity:

Stand

Occasional Physical Activity:

Bend, sit, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead

Lift/Carry Weight: 100 Lbs. or more

Push/Pull Weight: 100 Lbs. or more

Physical Environment: Inside medical Facility

Noise Level: Moderate

Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity
Near visual acuity

Hazards:

Biological, Dust, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools

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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 [email protected] 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:

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:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes