Rn - Bhsl Northwest Arkansas Clinic

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Fayetteville, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Behavioral health nursing experience
Triage patient urgency
Handle crisis calls
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care to assigned patients in our Behavioral Health Service Line Northwest Arkansas Clinic in Fayetteville, AR

Job Summary

  • The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care to assigned patients in our Behavioral Health Service Line Northwest Arkansas Clinic in Fayetteville, AR.
  • Primary duties will be to triage to determine the urgency of patient care, handle all crisis calls, answer medication questions in collaboration with physicians, take vital signs, review lab work and present exceptions to physicians, provide clinical assessment for initial call backs, and other duties as assigned.
  • 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

Matching Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care to assigned patients in our Behavioral Health Service Line Northwest Arkansas Clinic in Fayetteville, AR.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Behavioral health nursing experience
  • Triage patient urgency
  • Handle crisis calls
  • Medication question collaboration
  • Clinical assessment for callbacks

Nice-to-have

  • Good communication skills
  • Strong time management
  • Ability to work with autonomy
  • Good organizational skills

Key Requirements

  • Minimum one (1) year of Registered Nurse experience
  • Current and valid Registered Nurse License in the State of Arkansas
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Associate's Degree in Nursing, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, or Master's Degree in Nursing
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

Tailored Resume

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