RN/Registered Nurse Main Operating Room/One Day Surgery Operating Room

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
US - Arkansas - Little Rock
June 26, 2024

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Closing Date:
08/21/2024
Type of Position:Job Type:
Regular

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

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Department:
ICE | PeriopSvc Main Operating Room

Department's Website:Summary of Job Duties:
This posting will be used to fill multiple positions
Schedule: Full Time, 12 hr Shifts Days/Nights

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to assigned patients in the Main Operating Room or in One Day Surgery (ODS) Operating Room

Our Main OR is a 19 room suite, operational 24/7, and located on the 2nd floor of the Central Hospital. There are 10 endoscopic rooms, 2 laminar flow rooms, 2 DaVinci Robotic rooms and a dedicated endovascular room. It is a fast paced environment performing state of the art procedures with state of the art equipment. Specialties include: Gynecology, Urology, Orthopedic (total and trauma), Vascular, Cardiovascular (open heart), E.N.T., Plastic/Reconstructive, and General (Kidney and Liver transplant) and Neurosurgery. We offer the AORN peri-op course for RN's seeking OR experience coordinated by our department educator.

The 8 bed One Day Surgery Operating Room services primarily outpatient OR procedures and is located on the fourth floor of the Outpatient Center and Jones Eye Institute. We provide a wide variety of procedures including but not limited to Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, General Surgery, Plastics, Benign Gynecology and Urology.
Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:

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 of Registered Nursing experience
Excellent communication skills
Basic computer skills
Strong work ethics and accountability

Preferred Qualifications:

Two (2) or more years of RN experience
BSN
CNOR

Additional Information:

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).

Responsibilities:

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.
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.

Physical Requirements:Constant Physical Activity:

Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically,

Frequent Physical Activity:

Stand, Walk, Talk, Use hands to touch, handle or feel,

Occasional Physical Activity:

Sit, Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, reach overhead, Taste or Smell,

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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