RN - Short Stay​/Transitional Care Units; A4​/A7

RN - Short Stay/Transitional Care Units (A4/A7)

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care to assigned patients in the combined Transitional Care (A7) and Short Stay (A4) units. The A7/A4 unit consists of 27 adult medical‑surgical beds. These units have smaller bed capacity and medically stable patients, allowing the RN and LPN team model of care to be fully implemented. A shared charge RN will oversee shift‑to‑shift operations of both units, providing staffing flexibility tailored to meet the changing care needs of these populations.

• Deliver nursing care for patients within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and adhere to institutional policies, procedures, and standards.
• Adhere to the standard of care defined by UAMS, ANA, and specialty patient population standards, with support and mentoring by other team members.
• Collect and document assessment data.
• Develop a Plan of Care (POC) per standard.
• Implement the POC, including medical orders and an interdisciplinary approach.
• Evaluate the progress of patients toward desired outcomes.
• Provide effective patient/family education and discharge planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associate Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor’s in Nursing, or Master’s in Nursing.
• Valid RN License.
• One (1) year of registered nursing direct patient care experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong work ethics and accountability.

• National Certification.
• BSN or MSN.
• Two (2) or more years of nursing experience with a minimum of 1 year in an acute care setting such as a teaching hospital.

• 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.

Commensurate with education and experience.

• License or Certificate.
• List of three professional references (name, email, business title).
• Resume.
• Optional:
  Proof of veteran status.

• Constant Physical Activity.
• Frequent Physical Activity.
• Occasional Physical Activity.

This 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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
For general application assistance or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at ask recruitment.
Closing Date: 02/12/2026.