RN

StartupNWA; Little Rock (AR); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff andDepend

Up to 10% retirement match

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This role supports direct patient care in a 64-bed NICU with a focus on high-risk newborns and acutely ill infants.

The RN will deliver evidence-based care, document assessments, and participate in teaching families. PRN options and a collaborative team dynamic are emphasized in this position.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with RN license.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork.
• Strong work ethic and accountability.

Responsabilidades

• Delivers nursing care per standards with mentoring.
• Collects and documents assessment data.
• Develops and implements a Plan of Care.
• Evaluates progress toward outcomes.
• Provides patient/family education and discharge planning.
• Administrates medications and communicates drug information.
• Acts as resource and supports others.
• Contributes to a positive, educational NICU environment.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication

Basic computer skills

Team player

Educación

Nursing degree (AA/ Diploma/ BSN/ MSN)

Descripción del empleo

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Closing Date:

10/27/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

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

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, 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.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Department:

ICE | WISL Neonatal ICU IP C

Summary of Job Duties:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care to assigned patients in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (F5/H5). This is a 64 bed NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) with single-room design providing care for early high-risk, low birth weight infants as well as acutely ill full-term newborns. NICU is a Level IIIB Nursery and provides 24/7 physician and nursing care to serve the citizens of the State of Arkansas. High level developmental and technological care is combined with the specialized neonatal expertise of our health care team. The dedication of our NICU team allows us to provide patient- and family-centered care through Comfort, Hope and Healing to each infant and their family.

Responsibilities:

• Delivers nursing care according 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.
• Other duties as assigned

For PRN only (put at bottom of Responsibilities section:

PRN Nurses will report to an assigned Clinical Services Manager

PRN Maximum allowable hours in a floating year is 1000.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing.
• Valid RN License
• 1 year of Registered nursing experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Strong work ethics and accountability.

Preferred:

• 2 or more years of Registered nursing experience with current BLS.
• NICU experience

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).

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

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:

Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Sharps, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Kneeling, Reaching, Sitting, Stooping, Talking