RN - Neurology/Neurosurgery (H8)

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Minimum: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing. Valid RN License. One (1) year Registered Nursing experience.

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11/30/2026

Regular

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Requirements

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Commensurate with education and experience

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.

Schedule: Full-Time, Shift Varies

This posting will be used to fill multiple positions.

The Registered Nurse provides patient care to assigned patients in the H8 Neuroscience Progressive Care Unit (NPCU). The NPCU is a 30-bed unit specializing in neurological and neurosurgical diagnoses. Neuroscience nursing at UAMS is part of the Critical Care Division. Our nurses receive focused education and competency assessment for common neuroscience concepts, monitoring, procedures, and devices. The NPCU works closely with the Neurocritical Care area and can facilitate transfer for the right candidate.
UAMS is designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Certified Center, providing the highest level of acute stroke care, Comprehensive Level 4 Epilepsy Center, providing the highest level of epilepsy monitoring and treatment, and recognized by Healthgrades with the 2022 Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award.

Neurosurgical services include:
• Pre and post-op care for procedures
• Craniotomy
• Spinal decompression
• Deep brain stimulation (DBS)
• Surgical EEG
• Care of TBI
Neurological services consist of care for:
• Stroke
• Epilepsy
• Parkinson’s and movement disorders
• Multiple Sclerosis
• ALS & Neuromuscular disease

We strongly support achieving national certification, including specialty certifications, i.e., Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) and Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN), and offer preparatory resources, as well as compensation.

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing.
Valid RN License.
One (1) year Registered Nursing experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Strong work ethics and accountability.

Nice to Have

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National Certification
BSN or MSN
2 or more years of nursing experience
A minimum of 1 year in an acute care setting such as a teaching hospital
Cardiac experience a plus

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).

Responsibilities

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→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.
→Other duties as assigned

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

Proof of Veteran Status

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.