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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
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Department:ICE | NRSL Oncology Float Pool
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Schedule: 7A-7P or 7P-7A with rotating weekends as needed.
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care to assigned patients. As a professional nurse, the nursing process is utilized in the provision of care. The RN practices within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and adheres to institutional policies, procedures and standards.
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to assigned patients in the Oncology Float Division (FD) The Oncology FD nurses have the opportunity to work on all the inpatient oncology units with the possibility of working in the medical and surgical areas should the need arise.
The Oncology FD nurses' use all their nursing assessment and clinical skills to meet new patients, families, and staff on a daily basis. To prepare the Oncology FD nurses to work in these specialty areas, a variety of courses are offered including Chemotherapy, CAR-T, Stem Cell Transplantation, and any other specialized courses required. Clinical orientation focuses on the nurse's needs and strengths as they are partnered with a preceptor to maximize their orientation experience.
All Float Division nurses receive a bonus of 25% for regular, worked hours floating to the different areas. The Float pool team is a dynamic group of staff who meet the challenge and flexibility of a new assignment every day.Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Associate's degree in Nursing, Diploma RN, or Master's degree in Nursing.
- Must be a graduate of an accredited RN nursing program.
- Current Valid RN License
- Two (2) years of current RN clinical skills in Oncology and/or Medical/Surgical acute care
- Must be flexible with work schedule including weekends
- Must have excellent charge/leadership skills, and basic computer skills
Preferred:
- Chemotherapy training, experience in all types of adult stem cell transplants (FACT training), experience in multiple types of CAR-T therapies and REMS training
Additional Information:
Responsibilities
- The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers nursing care for patients within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and adheres to institutional policies, procedures and standards.TheRN is 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.
Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).
Constant Physical Activity:
See, Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically
Frequent Physical Activity:
Talk, Touch, Stand, Walk, Use hands to touch, handle or Feel
Occasional Physical Activity:
Sit, Taste, Smell, Bend, Crawl, Crouch, Kneel, Stoop, or Reach Overhead
Lift/Carry Weight: 100+lbs
Push/Pull Weight: 100+lbs
Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility; Inside Office Environment
Noise Level: Moderate
Visual Requirements:Near Visual Acuity, Far Visual Acuity, Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Peripheral Vision
Potential Hazards: Biological, Chemical, Electrical, Radiation, Sharp, Dust, Objects/Tools, Potential for violence/physical altercations
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Recruitment Contact Information:
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
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.
UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).