Phoenix

Arizona

1533 live openings

Department

• COM |
• Peds
• Kids
• First
• Warren
• Department's
• Website:
• Summary of
• Job
• Duties: *This position is located in Warren, AR
• The Registered Nurse (PRN) provides clinical nursing care for children enrolled in local KIDS FIRST clinics. Acts as a clinical resource for clinic staff.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate's degree, Nursing diploma, Bachelor's in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing Valid RN License Minimum of 2 years of Registered Nursing experience or 2 years of clinical nursing experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent communication skills. Basic computer skills. Strong work ethics and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

BSN or MSN with three (3) or more years of nursing experience. Pediatric Care experience. Current BLS.

Responsibilities

Implements the nursing process to manage patient care problems of a complex and changing nature as demonstrated by documentation and observation. Assumes accountability and responsibility for all aspects of care for the assigned group of patients, with respect for developmental level and age-specific issues. Administers medications and treatments and performs procedures according to UAMS and KIDS FIRST policies. Evaluates children to identify signs of illness or injury and intervenes appropriately. Maintains current and accurate records and ensures confidentiality. Teaching/learning needs of patients and families are identified, addressed, and documented. Acts as a resource for staff in the areas of health, safety, and infection control. Assumes responsibility for acquiring knowledge and experience to meet professional goals. Develops and maintains close working relationships with the clinic director, the Medical Director, nursing managers, the clinic nurse, and other team members. Actively works with contacts to coordinate care and promote referrals to the program. Collaborates with KIDS FIRST staff, PCPs, UAMS resources, and others to implement and revise plan of care as needed. Provides employment documentation such as annual TB screening, CPR /nursing license renewal verification, etc., promptly. Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Salary Information: $38.00/hour Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status, Resume

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu 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: Adult Maltreatment, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check, Sex Offender Registry 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: Feeling, Hearing, Talking Frequent Physical Activity: Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Walking Occasional Physical Activity: Sitting Benefits Eligible: No At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for health care and non-health care professionals who believe in excellence as a way of life. If you think you have the skills and commitment to succeed at the highest level, consider a career at UAMS, the state’s only academic health sciences center. Combining diverse talents and expertise, our employees work together to provide advanced patient care. We currently have a wide variety of positions available, from patient care to support staff- we may have the perfect position for you. UAMS is Arkansas’ only comprehensive academic health sciences center. We educate and train the vast majority of the state’s physicians and prepare doctors, scientists, nurses, pharmacists and health professionals through innovation, compassion, teamwork and patient- and family-centered care so they can impact the world. UAMS rewards its nurses! Statewide opportunities are available in direct patient care, education, and research settings. We offer Bonus Programs, Hotel Lodging, New Graduate RN Residency and support for Clinical Ladder, National Certification, Shared Governance, and Recognition Programs to name a few. Go to nurses.uams.edu for more details. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and prospective employees. The below report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). The report will provide you with information on campus safety and security including information on various policies and procedures for reporting crime, safety and security prevention and protection programs, victim assistance services, fire safety, and other materials to assist you in maintaining your safety and security. www.uams.edu/police.