Clinical Specialist - Ambulatory

Education, general:

• BSN & graduate of an accredited nursing program

Education, special or professional:          

• Active BLS
• Experience in the hiring area

Experience, length in years and kind:      

• Four (4) years in nursing
• Special project involvement, experience as RN IV, Charge Nurse, or Team Lead 

Licenses, certificates, or registration       

• Current Registered Nurse License
• BLS

Special knowledge, abilities and skills:    

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

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. 

Performs Role of Clinical Specialist 

• →Assesses and designs training and/or educational programs to address identified deficiencies/learning needs.  
• →The CS understands and assures the use of adult learning principles and culturally appropriate initiatives and imparts this knowledge to faculty/staff as appropriate.  
• →This position will identify barriers or concerns which interfere with the learning process and suggests alternatives for resolution; consults with departments, staff, and managers to determine goals.  
• →The Clinical Specialist will establish and lead process improvement initiatives. 

Guest Relations

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

Safety and Emergency Preparedness

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

Process Improvement

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

Institutional/Professional Standards

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

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.