Rn – inpatient night shift (uams health benton/bryant)

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Closing Date: 11/30/2026

Type of Position:

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

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 | IP Inpatient

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Shifts available: Night

This posting will be used to fill multiple positions and is located at the UAMS Health Benton/Bryant location.

A Registered Nurse delivers nursing care for patients in within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and adheres to institutional policies, procedures and standards. The RN is responsible to adhere to the standard of care defined by UAMS, ANA, and Standards for specialty patient population with support and mentoring by other team members.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Associate’s degree in Nursing, Diploma RN, or Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited RN nursing program
• Valid Registered Nursing License
• Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nursing experience;
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and accountability.
• BLS Current

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous hospital med/surg certification a plus
• 2 years or more nursing experience with current BLS.

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to assigned patients in UAMS Health Benton/Bryant location. This area is a medical/surgical patient care unit that provides 24 hour care to acutely ill patients as well as palliative care for specialty patients.

• Provides nursing care to patients.
• Collects and documents assessment data.
• Develops a Plan of Care (POC) per standard.
• Implements POC including medical order and interdisciplinary approach.
• Evaluates the progress of patient toward attainment of desired outcomes.
• Provides effective patient/family education/discharge planning.
• Administers medication per standard including drug information to patients/families.
• Acts as a resource/supports others.
• Delivers patient care using the principles of the defined nursing modality.
• Delegates care based on UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, specific job description and individual level of education and training.
• Contributes to a positive work environment that is conducive to clinical education while serving as a resource for student nurses and staff.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Physical Requirements:

Very Heavy Work | Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Constant physical activities: Hearing; Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent physical activities: Balancing; Feeling; Grasping; Lifting; Pulling; Pushing; Reaching; Repetitive Motion; Sharps; Standing; Talking; Walking

Occasional physical activities: Climbing; Crawling; Crouching; Kneeling; Sitting; Stooping

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

• License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

• Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

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.

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible: Yes