Registered Triage/Float Nurse

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You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.Closing Date:06/15/2026Type of Position:Healthcare ProvidersWorkstudy Position:NoJob Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Sponsorship Available:NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.Department:Patient CareDepartment's Website:Summary of Job Duties:The Registered Triage/Float Nurse I 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 closely with another triage nurse, with a team of medical providers and psychiatrists, and with other 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, wound care, IV therapy, assisting with minor surgical procedures and administration of medications, application of orthopedic devices, immunizations, and treatments. This position will also assist with training and on-boarding of new triage and float nurses. This position is designated as a remote essential role and requires availability during campus closures or emergencies. In such events, a dedicated team of medical professionals will be on standby to provide care through telehealth services, if deemed appropriate. All telehealth services will comply with Arkansas State Medical Board regulations and consider the nature of the medical issue, patient preference, and available resources. All staff are required to take their UA-issued laptops home nightly during the work week and each weekend to ensure continuity of care and access to telehealth services during unexpected closures.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:Registered Nurse I ($61,735)At least three years of registered nursing experienceApplicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications.Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Arkansas State Board of NursingAssociate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher education Recent IV experience  Registered Nurse II - ($67,908)All of the above plus 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 QualificationsBachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher education with at least five years of registered nursing experienceCertification in ambulatory care or telephone nursing practiceThe ideal candidate will be a team player and will demonstrate outstanding