RN - ECT / Psychiatric Research Institute

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Psychiatric Research Institute is expected to work multiple units within PRI, consistently providing effective direct care to a variety of patients, work as part of the interdisciplinary team, based on licensure, title and competencies.  The RN seeks, as well as, provides feedback for improved clinical practice.  Integrates theory and research into clinical practice.  Provides leadership to members of the nursing team in order to maintain patient care standards.  The RN works under the direct supervision of the Clinical Services Manager (CSM).   Promotion is based on years of experience, satisfactory performance appraisals and recommendation by manager.   PRI Units include Inpatient Adult, Inpatient Adult Womens, PRI Child Diagnostic Unit, and Pulaski County Regional Crisis Stabilization Unit off campus

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 the health, health care, and well-being of Arkansans.  

The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority.  For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus within 30 days of hiring, unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption or an approved Temporary Delayed Vaccination in compliance with CDC guidelines.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks:

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for staff and family
• paid Holidays in addition to 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

Salary offered commensurate with experience.

The UAMS Registered Nurse delivers nursing care for patients in within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and adheres to institutional policies, procedures and standards.  The RN 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.

Required:

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

Preferred:

• 2 or more years nursing experience with current BLS 

This is a safety sensitive position and 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).