RN - Head and Neck Oncology Clinic

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Closing Date : 11 / 14 / 2025

Type of Position :

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type : Regular

Work Shift :

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 | CASL CA Head-Neck Clinic

Department's Website :

Summary of Job Duties :

Registered Nurse (RN) will provide direct patient care as an RN. This professional nursing role will require the ability to coordinate care for patients, triage patients, and work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff. Requires the ability to effectively work with patient referral sources, facilitate appointments, coordinate transitions of care, and provide patient education on complex conditions. The RN will work with the individual patient, their families, and providers of care to develop and implement individual health plans.

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.

All UAMS employees will treat others with Dignity and Respect. We communicate and share complete and unbiased information, assuring our colleagues receive timely, complete, and accurate information in order make informed decisions.

We participate in institutional initiatives and encourage the participation of others. We collaborate in policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation, using best practices in delivering quality service. All duties will be performed in accordance with the UAMS Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care set forth by UAMS. These core concepts allow for an approach to health care that shapes policies, programs, facility design and staff day-to-day interactions. It leads to better health outcomes, wiser allocation of resources, and greater patient and family satisfaction. The core concepts of patient and family centered care consist of Dignity & Respect, Information Sharing, Participation, and Collaboration.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Degree, Associate’s Degree, or Nursing Diploma

Valid RN License

Minimum of one (1) year of RN experience

Additional Information :

Responsibilities :

Triage, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care and patient education, either by telephone or within the UAMS Clinic.

Delivers nursing care according to standards as defined by UAMS, American Nurses Association (ANA), Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN), and those set forth by nursing specialty organizations. Helps develop patients’ Plan of Care (POC) per clinic standards utilizing assessment data. Evaluates the progress of patients toward attainment of desired outcomes.

Administers medication following clinic standards and Nurse Practice Act.

Verifies and evaluates care delivered, to ensure that care is consistent with standards and regulatory requirements.

Coordinates care and / or follow-up for patients who receive care in inpatient and outpatient facilities. Coordinates patients’ prescription refill requests and patient education coordination in collaboration with physician staff.

Participates in Performance Improvement, Evidenced-Based Practice / Research process.

Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Supports the integration of current evidence into nursing practices.

Promotes an environment conducive to positive educational experience for all students and staff.

Implements POC using an approach that is interdisciplinary and Patient and Family Centered Care. Collaborates and communicates with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders.

Communicates care appropriately through documentation in the medical record. Reports variances in care / systems / processes through the appropriate means.

Participates in unit / department based organizational activities / committees such as the Professional Nursing Organization (PNO).

Demonstrates commitment to professional nursing, development and growth.

Evaluates personal performance based on professional practice standards.

Uses constructive feedback from peers and supervisors to improve practice and performance. Maintains clinical competencies specific to area of practice / responsibility.

Interacts with, and assists, the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.

Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.

Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.

Assists internal and external stakeholders, as needed, with exceptional customer service.

Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information :

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply :

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume

Optional Documents :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Recruitment Contact Information :

Please contactfor any recruiting related questions.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements :

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, 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, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity :

Balancing, Feeling, Grasping, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, N / A, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity :

Climbing, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Benefits Eligible : Yes