Registered Nurse

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Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Student AffairsNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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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Department:

Health Services

Summary of Job Duties:

This position provides the services of a Registered Nurse to the operations of UA Little Rock Health Services. This is a full time, benefits eligible position that reports to the Director of Health Services. Clinical practice is governed by the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act under the auspices of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institutional policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Successful completion of an accredited nursing degree program;
•  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;