RN - Preop One Day Surgery

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Little Rock, AR

Job Title: RN - Preop One Day Surgery

Position: Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type: Regular

Pay: Commensurate with education and experience

Shift: Day Shift

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Location

Address:

City: Little Rock

State: AR

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Job 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 achieving the desired outcomes.
Administers medication following department/unit standards and the 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 a 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 the recruitment/retention of staff.
Facilitates the development and implementation of nursing practice standards that are evidence-based and in compliance with ANA standards.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Direct patient care
Care coordination
Triage skills
Patient education
Medication administration

Preferred Skills

Not specified

Requirements

Experience: Minimum of 1 year Registered Nursing experience

Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate's Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing

License & Certification:

Valid RN License

Schedule:

Not specified

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

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

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities on the basis of any category or status protected by law.
Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Facility Details

Name: UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Description: 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.

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