Registered Triage/Float Nurse - Primary Medical Clinic.

This position is Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found

Summary of Job Duties:

The Registered Triage/Float Nurse will utilize the nursing process to provide direct and indirect patient care in the Primary Medical Clinic. This position has a strong focus on walk-in and telephone triage, and allows for a large degree of autonomy. The Nurse in this position will work with a team of medical providers, including a psychiatrist, and nurses to facilitate patient flow and must be able to identify urgent/emergent situations. Therefore, strong physical assessment skills and triage knowledge is essential. Due to fluctuations in patient volume, cross-training in other areas of the clinic is mandatory. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to obtaining patient history and physical assessment, application of orthopedic devices, wound care, IV therapy, assisting with minor surgical procedures and administration of medications, immunizations, and treatments. This position will also assist with training and onboarding of new triage and float nurses. 

This position holds significant responsibility as a “remote essential” role. In challenging situations such as inclement weather or emergencies, when the Pat Walker Health Center or campus needs to close, our dedicated team of medical professionals will be on standby to serve our campus community’s needs through telehealth if deemed appropriate for the patient’s complaint. 

The decision to conduct telehealth evaluations will depend on various factors, including the nature of the medical issue (in compliance with Arkansas State Medical Board regulations), patient preference, and the availability of resources. Our primary goal is to ensure that the UA community has access to quality healthcare even during unexpected closures. 

To be fully prepared for such events, all staff members must take their UA issued laptops home nightly during the work week and each weekend. This way, they can readily assist with patient access and telehealth services if the medical clinics are unexpectedly closed during the following business day. By functioning cohesively as a team, our medical units will ensure that adequate medical care remains accessible to our UA community with each team member sharing this responsibility equally. 

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

For Registered Triage/Float Nurse I

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher education

At least five years of registered nursing experience (including nursing school)

Recent IV experience

For Registered Triage/Float Nurse II

All of the above and;

Certifications from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), including but not limited to Ambulatory Care Nursing, and/or specialized training in areas of healthcare such as college health, primary care, urgent care, or GYN/Women’s Health, etc., held by the applicant beyond the basic Registered Nurse licensure that is relevant to the roles and responsibilities of the daily job duties of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher education

At least seven years of registered nursing experience

Certification in ambulatory care or telephone nursing practice

The ideal candidate will be a team player and will demonstrate outstanding customer service

Successful candidates will possess a wide range of nursing skills with a focus on patient assessment

Nursing experiences that include nurse triage in an emergency room or acute care setting

Preference will be given to candidates with previous college health experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of psychiatric conditions and medications

Knowledge of wound assessment and care

Knowledge of infection control procedures and communicable diseases

Excellent physical and assessment skills

Excellent communication skills (face to face and telephone)

Excellent IV skills

Ability to communicate with a diverse patient population

Ability to assist with office surgical procedures. Knowledge of adult immunizations

Ability to cross-train in all areas of the clinic

Ability to apply removable orthopedic devices as well as custom splints/casts

Ability to work independently and follow protocols

Ability to provide patient education

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$61,735 - $67,909 (commensurate with education and experience)

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Leslie Venable Adams, lva001@uark.edu

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.