RN - Rodney Parham Orthopedic Clinic
UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas
UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is an academic medical center.
Posted Aug 13
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- Orthopedics · Clinic
- License
- RN licenseValid Registered Nursing License
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Valid Registered Nursing License
- Certification
- Current BLS
- Education
- Must be a graduate of an accredited RN nursing program.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Associate’s degree in Nursing, Diploma RN, or Master’s degree in Nursing.
- Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nursing experience;
- Also asks
- Basic computer skills.
- Also asks
- Excellent communication skills.
- Also asks
- Strong work ethics and accountability.
- Also asks
- Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
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.
Benefits
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Education discount for staff and dependents
The workplace
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 askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Closing Date
08/19/2026
Type of Position
Clinical Staff - Nursing
Job Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day Shift (United States of America)
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
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Department
ICE | MUSL Shackleford Clinic Staff (Jacob Allen Mitchell)
Department's Website
Summary of Job
Duties
Registered Nurse will provide direct patient care. This professional nursing role will require the ability to coordinate care for patients, triage patients, and work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff. Will analyze more complex and ongoing patient assessments and data to identify patient needs. The RN II will assist individual patients, their families, and providers in developing the plan of care to meet patients’, their families’, and practitioners’ needs by prioritizing multiple nursing diagnoses and collaborative medical problems in to the POC.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Associate’s degree in Nursing, Diploma RN, or Master’s degree in Nursing. Must be a graduate of an accredited RN nursing program. Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nursing experience; Valid Registered Nursing License Basic computer skills. Excellent communication skills. Strong work ethics and accountability.
Preferred Qualifications
Current BLS
Additional Information
Responsibilities
Collects and documents assessment data from patients and/or others per UAMS standard. Develops patient's Plan of Care (POC) per department/unit standards utilizing assessment data. Evaluates the progress of patients toward attainment of desired outcomes.
Administers medication following department/unit standards and Nurse Practice Act. Verifies and evaluates care delivered to ensure it is consistent with patient and family centered care principles, practice standards and regulatory requirements. Supports the integration of current evidence into nursing practices.
Promotes an environment conducive to positive educational experience for all students and staff. Provides effective patient/family education/discharge planning. Effectively collaborates and communicates with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders.
Communicates care appropriately through documentation in the medical record. Reports variances in care/ systems/ processes through the appropriate means. Participates in recruitment/retention of staff.
Facilitates development and implementation of nursing practice standards that are evidence-based and in compliance with ANA standards. May perform other duties as assigned.
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, 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
Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Frequent Physical Activity
Reaching
Occasional Physical Activity
Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Stooping
Benefits Eligible
Yes
What's around it?
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