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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a Charge Nurse in our designated clinic. As the Charge Nurse, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of the highest quality Patient and Family-Centered Care within the clinic. You will oversee the nursing and clinical team, manage the patient flow processes, and promote wellness, improved outcomes, and self-care among a defined patient population. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in providing support, education, and assistance to patients who have chronic conditions, helping them prevent and maintain their health. As the Charge Nurse the individual will work with the CSM in the daily operations and supervision of the clinic and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited nursing program. Baccalaureate Degree, ADN Degree, or Diploma RN.
• Minimum of one (1) year of RN clinical experience.
• Valid Arkansas Registered Nursing License.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ability to work independently, maintain high-quality care, and the application of policies will be required.
• Good communication skills (written and oral).
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and collaborative skills.
• Strong patient advocacy and patient education skills.
• Strong organizational skills and computer knowledge.
• Professional and courteous telephone etiquette.
• General knowledge of office machines, including printers, fax machines, and scanners.
• Understanding basic medical terminology is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of RN experience. Will consider RN with one (1) year of RN clinical experience and two (2) years LPN clinical experience.
• One (1) year clinic/ambulatory setting experience.
• Charge nurse and/or leadership experience.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist with scheduling, payroll, staffing issues, communication between staff and providers, clinical/nursing staff education and training, policy compliance and maintaining quality measures.
• 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), AR State Board of Nursing (ASBN), and those set forth by nursing specialty organizations. Coordinates care and/or follow-up for patients who receive care in inpatient and outpatient facilities.
• Implements patient care using an approach that is interdisciplinary and Patient and Family-Centered Care.
• Effectively collaborates and communicates with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders.
• May perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of UAMS.

Commensurate with education and experience

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of five Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu 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.

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.

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Feeling, Grasping, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sharps, Stooping

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