RN - In-House Agency

About the position

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. This posting will be used to fill multiple positions for Temporary Part-Time PRN (as needed) roles. The In-House Agency RN Program offers PRN employment for 13-week intervals. Participants are required to work 36 hours/week for 13 weeks and will be paid a competitive hourly rate plus weekend differentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as an RN.
• Coordinate care for patients and triage patients.
• Work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff.
• Effectively work with patient referral sources and facilitate appointments.
• Coordinate transitions of care and provide patient education on complex conditions.
• Develop and implement individual health plans with patients, their families, and providers.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing.
• Valid RN License issued by the State of Arkansas.
• Minimum of 12 months of experience as an RN in an acute care hospital.
• Experience in the last 12 months must include at least 6 months in a direct patient care role in an acute care hospital.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong work ethics and accountability.
• Ability to pass a pre-screening test with a minimum score of 80% for specialty areas.
• Chemotherapy certification may be required to work Oncology units.
• Must work one major holiday and one additional holiday if applicable, in addition to every other weekend throughout the duration of the 13-week RN Internal Contract agreement period.

Nice-to-haves

• 2 or more years of RN experience.

Benefits

• 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.