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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):
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Minimum Qualifications (Essential for the job the applicant must possess at the time of hire)
Education general: Masters Degree in nursing
Experience length in years and kind: Two (2) years nursing experience
Licenses certificates or registration: Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas; APRN/CPN License. Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
Special knowledge abilities and skills: Must be able to operate all typical nursing equipment essential to performing the job (i.e. scales procedure equipment needles blood pressure equipment and EKG machines).
Must have normal communication sensory requirement.
Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated.
Preferred Qualifications (Non-essential for the job the applicant may possess at the time of hire)
Licenses certificates or registration: Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire.
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Responsibilities:
Conducts thorough initial and follow-up assessments of oncology patients.
Reviews medical history physical exam and current status to inform care.
Obtains patient health histories and perform physical examinations.
Orders appropriate laboratory tests imaging or other diagnostics and reviews/interprets results to guide treatment decisions.
Collaborates with the oncology physician team to plan and manage treatment regimens.
Coordinates infusion visits monitor patient response manage side-effects and adjust care as needed.
Prescribes oral or IV medications initiates supportive care.
Monitors for infusion reactions and intervenes when needed to manage adverse effects or complications.
Acts as a liaison between patients oncologists infusion nurses pharmacy radiation oncology surgical oncology support services and other team members.
Ensures continuity and coordination of care.
Educates patients and families on the disease process treatment options expected sideeffects infusion process monitoring self-care symptom recognition and when to seek help.
Serves as patient advocates helping navigate care improve access and support quality of life.
Educate patients and answer questions regarding their disease treatments related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.
Maintains accurate documentation of patient encounters treatment plans medications and outcomes.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
Ensures adherence to institutional protocols regulatory standards.
May perform other duties as assigned.
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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.
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.