Rn - Behavioral Health Service Line - Child Diagnostic Unit

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Arkansas, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Direct patient care in child diagnostic unit
Adherence to arkansas nurse practice act
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
The Registered Nurse delivers effective direct care to a variety of patients within the Behavioral Health Service Line Child Diagnostic Unit

Job Summary

  • The Registered Nurse delivers effective direct care to a variety of patients within the Behavioral Health Service Line Child Diagnostic Unit.
  • UAMS offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, retirement matching up to 10%, and education discounts for staff dependents.
  • Employees must successfully complete UAMS-sponsored conflict management training to identify, prevent, and mitigate disruptive behaviors within six months of hire.

Matching Summary

The Registered Nurse delivers effective direct care to a variety of patients within the Behavioral Health Service Line Child Diagnostic Unit.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible position

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct patient care in child diagnostic unit
  • Adherence to Arkansas Nurse Practice Act
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Patient education and discharge planning
  • Medication administration per standard
  • PPE usage including N95 masks

Nice-to-have

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
  • Child or adolescent psychiatric experience
  • Strong communication and work ethic
  • Mentoring student nurses and staff
  • Integration of theory into practice
  • Leadership within nursing team

Key Requirements

  • Graduate of accredited nursing program
  • Minimum 1 year RN experience
  • Valid Arkansas RN license
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US
  • Current BLS certification preferred
  • Pass pre-employment background screening

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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