Registered Nurse

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• Successful completion of an accredited nursing degreeprogram;
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing or current multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state;
• Current CPR certification.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• At least two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an outpatient, primary care clinic;
• Experience with college-age populations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide triage assessments, by telephone and in person, and appropriately directs patients to urgent care, same day, future appointments and referrals to off-site services as indicated;
• Administer medications & immunizations within scope or practice, as ordered by APRNs and MDs, and in accordance with the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) recommendations and standards;
• Provide appropriate and effective health education to patients regarding their health problems, behavioral risk assessment, interventions, and medications;
• Document all findings and patient care interventions accurately and legibly and according to professional and legal standards; in Medicat (Electronic Health Record);
• Appropriately refer patients to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Physicians, and off-site services;
• Follow client confidentiality policies and procedures for UA Little Rock Health Services and according to HIPAA guidelines;
• Comply with OSHA and clinic protocols regarding infectious disease prevention and control, including proper handling and disposal of infectious waste, gloving and sharps management/disposal, and proper disinfection of exam rooms and equipment;
• Maintain and order adequate supplies of medications, vaccines, and general clinic supplies;
• Document monthly equipment checks
• Maintain and document proper storage of vaccines as per ADH protocols, including completion of daily temperature log for refrigerator and freezer and regular inspection of expiration dates and proper disposal of expired vaccines;
• Participate and contribute to the development and implementation of campus health outreach programs;
• Perform CLIA waived tests and collect, package, route, and track lab specimens to off-site reference laboratory as directed;
• Create policies and compliance logs per CDC regulations;
• Deliver lab boxes to designated shipping carrier if needed;
• Perform tuberculosis screening and follow-up;
• Assist with reviewing students' immunization records to ensure they meet the University's requirements;
• Participate in regular staff meetings and contribute to progress toward developing and addressing Health Services' goals and objectives;
• Participate and contribute to quality improvement programs for Health Services;
• Participate and contribute to staff in-services and educational programs;
• Assist receptionist as needed with check-in procedures, making appointments, and answering the telephone;
• Mentor/train new RN staff
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of computers and software applications (Microsoft, Internet, e-mail);
• Knowledge or ability to learn appropriate use of the Medicat Electronic Health Record system;
• Strong communication skills to provide effective education to clients and accurately relate client concerns to consulting professionals;
• Strong ability to work with diverse constituencies and persons with disabilities.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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.