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Closing Date

10/27/2026

Type of Position

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift

Shift Vary (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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department

ICE | WISL Neonatal ICU IP C

Department's Website

Summary of Job

Duties

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care to assigned patients in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (F5/H5). This is a 64 bed NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) with single-room design providing care for early high-risk, low birth weight infants as well as acutely ill full-term newborns. NICU is a Level IIIB Nursery and provides 24/7 physician and nursing care to serve the citizens of the State of Arkansas.

High level developmental and technological care is combined with the specialized neonatal expertise of our health care team. The dedication of our NICU team allows us to provide patient- and family-centered care through Comfort, Hope and Healing to each infant and their family.

Responsibilities

Delivers nursing care according 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 as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing.

• Valid RN License

• 1 year of Registered nursing experience

• Excellent communication skills

• Basic computer skills

• Strong work ethics and accountability.

Preferred

• 2 or more years of Registered nursing experience with current BLS.

• NICU experience

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).

For PRN only (put at bottom of Responsibilities section

PRN Nurses will report to an assigned Clinical Services Manager

PRN Maximum allowable hours in a floating year is 1000.

Qualifications Equivalencies

Additional Information

Salary Information

Required Documents to Apply

Optional Documents

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, Feeling, Kneeling, Reaching, Sitting, Stooping, Talking

Benefits Eligible