Rn - Bhsl Northwest Arkansas Clinic

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Fayetteville, AR, US
Behavioral health patient care
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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Behavioral health patient care
  • Triage patient urgency
  • Handle crisis calls
  • Medication questions collaboration
  • Clinical assessment callbacks

Nice-to-have

  • Teamwork and diversity champion
  • Collaborative healthcare organization
  • Improving patient care focus

Key Requirements

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher
  • 1 year Registered Nurse experience
  • Arkansas Registered Nurse License
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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