Clinical Specialist

Minimum Qualifications: 

• BSN, Graduate of an accredited nursing program. 

• Education, special or professional: National Certification or the ability to test within one year of hire. 

• Four (4) years of clinical experience with two (2) years in specialty area and two (2) years in a leadership role. 

• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Arkansas. 

• Current BLS by date of hire. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in nursing preferred. 

• Project management or knowledge of Quality Improvement/Process Improvement processes. 

• Experience in an academic medical setting. 

• Medium Work | Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 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: Feeling; Grasping; Lifting; Pulling; Pushing; Sharps; Sitting; Talking; Walking
• Occasional physical activities: Crawling; Crouching; Kneeling; Reaching; Sharps; Stooping

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. 

• Able to follow oral and written instructions and communicate with others effectively.
• Ability to document services provided.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance organizations/agencies.
• Preferred applicants are knowledgeable in medical terminology.
• Excellent customer relations skills.
• Understands and abides by confidentiality policies.

• Assesses and designs training and/or educational programs to address identified deficiencies/learning needs.
• Understands and assures the use of adult learning principles and culturally appropriate initiatives and imparts this knowledge to faculty/staff as appropriate.
• Identifies barriers or concerns that interfere with the learning process and suggests alternatives for resolution; consults with departments, staff, and managers to determine goals.
• Establishes and leads process improvement initiatives.

• Takes a proactive approach toward patients and families.
• Always respectful of others.
• Always use appropriate communication, both verbal and written.
• Maintain privacy/confidentiality.
• Available and responsive to customers.

• Promotes a safe working environment by complying with the department, institutional safety policies, and regulatory agencies.
• Observes safe work practices and provides input on safety issues.

• Understands and communicates Performance Improvement and participates as required.
• Identifies quality concerns and communicates appropriately.
• Facilitates change processes and assists others through change transition.

• Adheres to the UAMS Code of Conduct and Department policies.
• Adopts practices to improve the work process, enhance guest satisfaction, and reduce waste.
• Works effectively with team/work groups to fulfill UAMS mission and Department goals.

• Participates in continuing education by completing the required development hours annually.
• Participates in professional/institutional advancement of self and co-workers.

May perform other duties as assigned.
 

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.