RN PRN - Kids First - Pocahontas, AR

Clinical Staff - NursingThe Registered Nurse (PRN) provides clinical nursing care for children enrolled in local KIDS FIRST clinics. Acts as a clinical resource for clinic staff.Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate's degree, Nursing diploma, Bachelor's in Nursing, or Master's in NursingValid RN LicenseMinimum of 2 years of Registered Nursing experience or 2 years of clinical nursing experienceKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Excellent communication skills.Basic computer skills.Strong work ethics and accountability.Preferred Qualifications:BSN or MSN with three (3) or more years of nursing experience.Pediatric Care experience.Current BLS.Responsibilities:Implements the nursing process to manage patient care problems of a complex and changing nature as demonstrated by documentation and observation.Assumes accountability and responsibility for all aspects of care for the assigned group of patients, with respect for developmental level and age-specific issues.Administers medications and treatments and performs procedures according to UAMS and KIDS FIRST policies.Evaluates children to identify signs of illness or injury and intervenes appropriately.Maintains current and accurate records and ensures confidentiality.Teaching/learning needs of patients and families are identified, addressed, and documented.Acts as a resource for staff in the areas of health, safety, and infection control.Assumes responsibility for acquiring knowledge and experience to meet professional goals.Develops and maintains close working relationships with the clinic director, the Medical Director, nursing managers, the clinic nurse, and other team members.Actively works with contacts to coordinate care and promote referrals to the program.Collaborates with KIDS FIRST staff, PCPs, UAMS resources, and others to implement and revise plan of care as needed.Provides employment documentation such as annual TB screening, CPR /nursing license renewal verification, etc., promptly.Performs other duties as assigned.Salary Information: $38.00/hourRequired Documents to Apply: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status, ResumeOptional Documents:Special Instructions to Applicants: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/UASYSPlease do not send to listed recruitment contact.Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Adult Maltreatment, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check, Sex Offender RegistryThis 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:Feeling, Hearing, TalkingFrequent Physical Activity:Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Stooping, WalkingOccasional Physical Activity:SittingBenefits Eligible:No