Clinical Specialist - Neurology
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Type of Position:
Instructional Development
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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):
- Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department:
ICE NRSL Clinical Specialist IP C
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Clinical Specialist (CS) is a licensed nurse who functions within the three spheres of influence: patient nurse and system. Must possess advanced knowledge of nursing practice and the ability to apply standards within the ambulatory practice areas. The CS functions independently to provide theory and evidencebased knowledge that shapes the practice and core competencies of the ambulatory nursing staff. The CS provides area leadership in collaboration with the administrative leaders focusing on orientation professional development skills/competency validation evidencebased practice shared governance regulatory compliance nursesensitive quality indicators and performance improvement. The CS collaborates with the multidisciplinary team and functions in the healthcare system as a leader consultant and change agent and therefore must possess strong communication and problemsolving skills.
Qualifications:
Education Requirements:
Associate RN plus six (6) years of experience (ability to obtain BSN within 2 (two) years of hire) OR
Bachelor RN plus four (4) years of experience
Experience Requirements:
Four (4) years in nursing with two (2) years in a specialty area. Special project involvement.
Two (2) years of experience in a leadership role (including Charge Nurse Team Lead or RN IV level at UAMS)
National RN Certification (or ability to obtain it within 1 (one) year of hire.
Active RN license & BLS
Skills Knowledge & Abilities:
Must possess strong communication and problemsolving skills
Able to follow oral and written instructions and communicate with other effectively
Ability to document services provided
Understanding of regulatory and compliance organizations/agencies
Excellent customer relations skills
Understands and abides by confidentiality policies
Preferred Experience:
Masters in Nursing
Experience in an academic medical setting
National Nursing Certification in the specialty area of for the position
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Reviews and analyses data monthly evaluating for trends and makes changes as necessary.
Facilitates performance improvement projects that results in improvement in quality outcomes decreased length of stay and increased patient satisfaction. This includes the facilitation of four required quality improvement projects required process improvement projects delegated by Joint Commission and patient satisfaction for continued certification. This requires the time to review the data each month. The data must be analyzed for trends. Implement changes amongst a variety of departments. It is the coordinators responsibility to assure interventions are completed in a timely manner to uphold the highest standards in patient care and continue to improve quality measures. The coordinator assumes direct responsibility for outcomes of projects.
Serves as a resource for other departments for policy decisions.
Provides clinical expertise in case reviews.
Works with quality to ensure compliance. This requires frequent communication throughout the month.
Collaborates and assists with compliance with adopted Clinical Practice Guidelines policies and procedures for the both the hospital and Joint Commission.
The Joint Commission recommended that the Coordinator serve as a navigator throughout the perioperative process ensuring consistent care provisions throughout the spine service. They recommended complex cases be communicated with specialty services in the same manner throughout the patient experience. Their recommendations were that the Coordinator serve as a Spine Navigator.
Spine is a participant in the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BCPI) initiative. This requires continued focus in cost containment while operating at a higher quality standard. Trends are discussed with the Transitions of Care Nurse and changes are implemented accordingly.
Other duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to preemployment 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 nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding
Frequent Physical Activity:
Feeling Grasping Hearing Sharps Standing Talking Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Crawling Crouching Kneeling Lifting Pulling Pushing Reaching Sitting Stooping
Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
