RN - Transplant

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Closing Date:

08/12/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type:

RegularNo

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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | TXPSL Outpatient Clinic

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Registered Nurse will promote wellness; improve outcomes, and self-care within a defined population of patients. The RN will provide patients who have chronic conditions the support, education, and assistance in the prevention and/or maintenance of their disease and/or health and wellness state. Will work with the individual patient, their families, and providers of care to develop and implement individual health plans and provide support to the patient in self-management. Coordinate care and/or follow-up for patients who receive care in outpatient facilities. Coordination of prescription refill requests and patient education coordination in collaboration with physician staff. Commitment to patient outcomes results in high levels of performance despite workload changes.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree, ADN, or Diploma: RN Degree.

• Six (6) months experience in healthcare environment

• One (1) year nursing experience preferred

• Valid Arkansas Registered Nursing License.

• Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with the Transplant Patient Population  

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 in within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and adheres to institutional policies, procedures and standards.

• Adheres 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.

• Other duties may be assigned to this position. 

Salary Information:

commensurate with education and

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, N/A, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes