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The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to patients with acute/chronic kidney failure in oncology, medical/surgical, maternal, intensive care units, emergency department and PRI units. UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is an academic medical center.

Posted Oct 2

Shift and hours
Days
Unit and setting
ICE | NRSL Renal Acute Dialysis IP C · Hospital provides direct patient care to patients with acute/chronic kidney failure in oncology, medical/surgical, maternal, intensive care units, emergency department and PRI units
License
RN licensevalid RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
valid RN license Valid RN License.
Education
graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, diploma, BSN or MSN) Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associate Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor’s in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing.
Experience
1 year of RN direct patient care experience 1 year of Registered Nursing direct patient care experience.
Also asks
excellent communication skills Excellent communication skills.
Also asks
basic computer skills Basic computer skills.
Also asks
strong work ethics and accountability Strong work ethics and accountability.
Also asks
proof of legal authority to work in the US on first day of employment Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Preferred

Certification
national certification National Certification
Experience
2 or more years of nursing experience 2 or more years of nursing experience with a minimum of 1 year in an acute care setting such as a teaching hospital
Experience
1 year in an acute care setting such as a teaching hospital

What it pays

Against similar roles
Below most Arkansas staff postingsArkansas staff postings that state pay run $50k/yr to $122k/yr, the middle half $62k/yr to $93k/yr, across 258 postings.
Eligibility
benefits available for benefits-eligible positions only UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
Pay reviews
pay set by education and experience Commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

  • Benefitsmedical, dental and vision plans for qualifying staff and familyHealth: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Benefitsholiday, vacation and sick leaveHoliday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Benefitseducation discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Benefitsretirement: up to 10% matched contribution from UAMSRetirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
  • Benefitsbasic life insurance up to $50,000Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Benefitscareer training and educational opportunitiesCareer Training and Educational Opportunities
More benefits (3)
  • Benefitsmerchant discountsMerchant Discounts
  • Benefitsconcierge prescription delivery on main campus when using UAMS pharmacyConcierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans

The role and schedule

Patients
acute/chronic kidney failure patients in oncology, medical/surgical, maternal, ICU, ED and PRI units provides direct patient care to patients with acute/chronic kidney failure in oncology, medical/surgical, maternal, intensive care units, emergency department and PRI units
Day to day
Collects and documents assessment data Collects and documents assessment data.
Day to day
Develops a Plan of Care per standard Develops a Plan of Care (POC) per standard.
Day to day
Implements POC including medical orders and interdisciplinary approach Implements POC including medical order and interdisciplinary approach.
Day to day
Evaluates patient progress toward desired outcomes Evaluates the progress of patient toward attainment of desired outcomes.
Day to day
Provides patient/family education and discharge planning Provides effective patient/family education/discharge planning.
Details
must be fitted for and able to use N95, PAPR or CAPR personal protective equipment
Details
pre-employment screening: annual TB screening, criminal background check, sex offender registry, substance abuse testing Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing
Details
frequent lifting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, sharps, keyboarding Feeling, Grasping, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Sharps, Standing, Talking, Walking

The workplace

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Academic Medical Center

UAMS Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The organization includes The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital, where registered nurses provide direct patient care, coordinate care for patients, triage patients,…

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Dialysis Clinics train you on the machines; acute wants chronic time first.

Original listing

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Closing Date

10/31/2026

Type of Position

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type

Regular

Work Shift

Sponsorship Available

No

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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U. S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

Department

ICE | NRSL Renal Acute Dialysis IP C

Department's Website

Summary of Job

Duties

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to patients with acute/chronic kidney failure in oncology, medical/surgical, maternal, intensive care units, emergency department and PRI units. All staff work closely with multiple nephrology teams to provide patient assessments, patient monitoring, and any additional services needed while receiving hemodialysis treatment during hospital admission.

Qualifications

Required

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associate Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor’s in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing. Valid RN License. 1 year of Registered Nursing direct patient care experience. Excellent communication skills. Basic computer skills. Strong work ethics and accountability.

Preferred

National Certification BSN or MSN 2 or more years of nursing experience with a minimum of 1 year in an acute care setting such as a teaching hospital

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse 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. 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. 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. May perform other duties as assigned.

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).

Additional Information

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply

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

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

Pre-employment Screening

Requirements

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, 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

Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity

Feeling, Grasping, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Sharps, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity

Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching, Sitting, Stooping

Benefits Eligible

Yes

What's around it?

In Little Rock, AR

Little Rock, ARFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% below the US average

Median rent
$1,106/mo
Household income
$63,003/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Little Rock, AR

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