RN - ICU / Trauma Progressive Care (F4)

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for "Find Jobs for Students".\n\nAll Job Postings will close at 12 : 01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).\n\nIf you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.\n\nClosing Date : \n11 / 30 / 2025\nType of Position : \n\nJob Type : \nRegular\n\nWork Shift : \n\nSponsorship Available : \n\nNo\nInstitution Name : \nUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences\n\nThe 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.\n\nUAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only) : \n

• Health : Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family\n
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave\n
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)\n
• Retirement : Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS\n
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000\n
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities\n
• Merchant Discounts\n
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy\n\nBelow you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link / button.\n\nThe 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 orientation, 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.\n\nPersons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.\n\nAll application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.\n\nFor general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.\n\nDepartment : \nICE | NRSL Trauma Surg Spec F4 IP C\n\nDepartment's Website : \n\nSummary of Job Duties : \nSchedule : Full-Time, Shifts Vary\n\nThis position will be used to fill multiple positions\n\nThe Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to assigned patients in the ICU / Trauma Progressive Care Unit (F4). F4 is a 30-bed blended ICU and Intermediate care unit providing care for a wide variety of patient populations, primarily focused on trauma and acute care surgery. Common diagnoses include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, blunt, penetrating, and orthopedic trauma, as well as geriatric falls. Care is also provided for surgical patients following abdominal surgeries and patients requiring long term mechanical ventilation. Education is provided to staff that includes the basic critical care course, dysrhythmia course, advanced cardiac life support certification, and trauma nursing core certification.\nQualifications : \n\nMinimum Qualifications : \n
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing.\n
• Valid RN License.\n
• One (1) year Registered Nursing experience.\n
• Excellent communication skills.\n
• Basic computer skills.\n
• Strong work ethics and accountability.\n\nPreferred Qualifications : \n
• National Certification\n
• BSN or MSN\n
• 2 or more years of nursing experience\n
• A minimum of 1 year in an acute care setting such as a teaching hospital\n
• Cardiac experience\n\nAdditional Information : \n\nResponsibilities\n
• Collects and documents assessment data\n
• Develops a Plan of Care (POC) per standard\n
• Implements POC including medical order and interdisciplinary approach\n
• Evaluates the progress of patient toward attainment of desired outcomes\n
• Provides effective patient / family education / discharge planning\n
• Administers medication per standard including drug information to patients / families\n
• Acts as a resource / supports others; Delivers patient care using the principles of the defined nursing modality\n
• Delegates care based on UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, specific job description and individual level of education and training\n
• Contributes to a positive work environment that is conducive to clinical education while serving as a resource for student nurses and staff.\n
• Other duties as assigned\n\nEmployees 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).\n\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\n\nStand : Frequently\n\nSit : Occasionally\n\nWalk : Frequently\n\nBend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead : Occasionally\n\nLift and carry weight : 100+ lbs\n\nPush and pull weight : 100+ lbs\n\nUse hands to touch, handle or feel : Frequently\n\nTalk : Frequently\n\nHear : Continuously\n\nTaste or smell : Occasionally\n\nRead, concentrate, think analytically : Continuously\n\nPhysical Environment : Inside Medical Facility Environment\n\nNoise Level : Moderate\n\nVisual Requirements : Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity\n\nHazards : Biological, Chemical, Dust, Electrical, Fumes / Gases / Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects / tools\n\n#UAMSNurses\n\nSalary Information : \nCommensurate with education and experience\n\nRequired Documents to Apply : \nLicense or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume\n\nOptional Documents : \n\nProof of Veteran Status\nSpecial Instructions to Applicants : \n\nRecruitment Contact Information : \n\nPlease contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.\n\nAll application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https : / / uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com / UASYS\n\nPlease do not send to listed recruitment contact.\n\nPre-employment Screening Requirements : \n\nThis 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.\n\nConstant Physical Activity : \n\nFrequent Physical Activity : \n\nOccasional Physical Activity : \n\nBenefits Eligible : \nYes