RN - Cardiac Clinic (UAMS Health Benton/Bryant)

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Closing Date:

11/23/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

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

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Department:

• HBB | OP - Outpatient Clinic
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Summary of Job Duties:

The Registered Nurse will provide direct patient care as an RN at the UAMS Health Benton/Bryant location. This professional nursing role will require the ability to coordinate care for patients, triage patients, and work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff. Requires the ability to effectively work with patient referral sources, facilitate appointments, coordinate transitions of care, and provide patient education on complex conditions. The RN will work with the individual patients, their families, and providers of care to develop and implement individual health plans.

The Registered Nurse will promote wellness; improve outcomes, and self-care within a defined population of patients. The RN will provide patients who have chronic conditions the support, education, and assistance in the prevention and/or maintenance of their disease and/or health and wellness state. Will work with the individual patients, their families, and providers of care to develop and implement individual health plans and provide support to the patient in self-management. Coordinate care and/or follow-up for patients who receive care in outpatient facilities. Coordination of prescription refill requests and patient education coordination in collaboration with physician staff. Commitment to patient outcomes results in high levels of performance despite workload changes.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• •Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing
• •Valid RN License
• •Minimum of 1 year Registered Nursing experience
• •BLS at time of hire
• •ACLS certification within 1 year of starting role

Preferred Qualifications:

• •Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• •Education, experience, classes, or degree focusing on cardiac devices such as pacemakers, ICDs, and ILRs

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• •Nursing Process: Triage, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care and patient education either by telephone or within the UAMS Clinic. Delivers nursing care according to standards as defined by UAMS, American Nurses Association, (ANA), AR State Board of Nursing, (ASBN), and those set forth by nursing specialty organizations. Helps develop patient’s Plan of Care, (POC), per clinic standards utilizing assessment data. Evaluates the progress of patients’ toward attainment of desired outcomes. Administers medication following clinic standards and Nurse Practice Act. Verifies and evaluates care delivered to ensure care is consistent with standards and regulatory requirements. Coordinates care and/or follow-up for patients who receive care in inpatient and outpatient facilities. Coordinates patients’ prescription refill requests and patient education coordination in collaboration with physician staff.
• •Nursing Ethics: Decisions and actions are based on ethical principles on the ANA. Practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and uniqueness of every patient without restrictions or prejudice. Demonstrates a commitment to patients and families by being an advocate who continually strives to preserve the rights of the patient while providing safe, competent care. Accountable for individual practice and ensures that optimum care is given at all times. Preserves integrity and safety, maintains competence and continues to grow professionally. Effectively utilizes resources for resolving ethical dilemmas.
• •Education/EBP/Research /QI: Participates in Performance Improvement, Evidenced Based Practice/Research process. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Supports the integration of current evidence into nursing practices. Promotes an environment conducive to positive educational experience for all students and staff. Provides effective patient/family education
• •Communication/Collaboration: Implements POC using an approach that is interdisciplinary within Patient and Family Centered Care. Effectively collaborates and communicates with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders. Communicates care appropriately through documentation in the medical record. Reports variances in care/systems/processes through the appropriate means.
• •Leadership: Acts as a resource/support to others in the performance of duties. Demonstrates a commitment to the personal and professional development of other UAMS employees. Participates in recruitment/retention of staff. Facilitates development and implementation of nursing practice standards that are evidence-based and incompliance with ANA standards. Delegates care based on UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, specific job descriptions, scope of practice and individual level of education and training.
• •Professional Practice: Participates in unit/department based organizational activi