Rn - Preop/Pacu - The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital (Tosh)

Regular Day Shift (United States of America) No University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
• Merchant Discounts

ICE | MUSL | TOSH Operating Room The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital (TOSH), UAMS Health’s brand-new surgical hospital is looking for passionate Preop/PACU nurses who are ready to join a team that’s redefining quality nursing care.

Nurses perform a remarkable role at TOSH.

As individuals dedicated to ensuring the safety and quick recovery of our patients, nurses are integral members of a team dedicated to providing the best care for patients through collaboration, communication and patient safety. As part of the TOSH teams, Preop and PACU nurses define their practice through attention to nursing excellence and outstanding patient care, are driven by their expertise, compassion and dedication to evidence-based practice, and operate at a higher level of practice. If you are an RN who has current Preop and PACU experience, we invite you to consider a career with The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital at UAMS Health.

The 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 Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital (TOSH) at 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

Key Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse (RN) 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. The RN is 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.

• Administers medication per standard including drug information to
• Collects and documents assessment data.
• Provides effective patient/family education/discharge planning.
• Implements POC including medical order and interdisciplinary approach.
• Develops a Plan of Care (POC) per standard.
• Evaluates the progress of patient toward attainment of desired outcomes.

patients/families.

• Delegates care based on TOSH-UAMS standards, legal and regulatory
• Acts as a resource/supports others.
• Delivers patient care using the principles of the defined nursing modality.

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.

• With any other duties assigned

Customer Service: 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.

• Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nursing experience;
• Strong work ethics and accountability
• Valid Registered Nursing License
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited RN nursing program
• Basic computer skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Associate’s degree in Nursing, Diploma RN, or Master’s degree in Nursing.

• Scrubbing experience
• Orthpaedic experience a plus
• Current BLS
• ACLS certification
• EPIC experience

Commensurate with education and experience. License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Proof of Veteran Status Yes