Assistant Director, Nursing

Closing Date:

06/19/2026Clinical Staff - Clinical SupportRegularNoUniversity 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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position please click theApply link/button.

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ICE NRSL ADON

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The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for Integrated Clinical Enterprise (ICE) is an integral part of Nursing Service Line (NRSL). This position provides clinical leadership direction and decision making for the hospital as it relates to timely and appropriate clinical care. The ADON works collaboratively with Administration clinical staff and various departments and services to facilitate clinical care activities. This includes patient flow and nurse staffing. The ADON will ensure that clinical operations are efficient integrated and highly oriented to providing a positive patient experience. The ADON supports and enhances relationships with all stakeholder groups especially employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with a Bachelors degree in Nursing (or have
  plans to complete this within 3 years)

• 5 or more years of Registered Nursing experience

• 3 or more years of experience in a supervisory capacity

• Valid RN License

• Strong work ethics and accountability

• Excellent communication skills

• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Nursing or other Health-related profession from an accredited
  school/college of Nursing

• 10 or more years of Registered Nursing experience

• 5 or more years of experience in a supervisory capacity

• Critical care experience

• ACLS Certification specific to specialty

• Experience with EPIC as EMR

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Monitors bed availability in-house transfer and anticipated discharges by making periodic frequent rounds on all patient care units

• Responsible for staffing of inpatient units

• Responsible for bed management and patient flow

• Attends Daily Safety Huddle and reports Capacity status and the status of Patient Care Staffing

• Facilitates patient flow throughout the institution

• Communicates any Operational issues/concerns with Administrator on call

• Communicates any Clinical issues/concerns with the Chief Medical Officer on call

• Determines capacity status and discusses status with CMO. Notifies appropriate leaders and departments of status changes

• Serves as resource for all nursing staff

• Manages requests for admission communicating with physicians clinic staff in-house staff or the ED and PACU and others as needed

• Communicates bed availability and patient assignments with Bed Management Office to ensure a current Bed Board

• Rounds on inpatient units ensuring real time availability of management for staff members

• Responds to all medical emergencies (rapid responses codes etc.)

• Develops contingency plans to ensure flexibility and unit responsiveness

• Provides direction and is responsible for staffing decisions and consults with CSM or Director as needed for direction

• Maintains final accountability for placement of staff from nursing pools

• Facilitates the ongoing evaluation and innovation of services provided by organized nursing services and the organization as a whole

• Monitors for any safety concerns and reports findings to appropriate leadership

• Participates in the development interpretation implementation and on-going evaluation of policies and procedures related
  patient care and resource management

• Serves as Incident Commander of EOC (Emergency Operations Center) until leadership arrives

• Participates in professional/institutional advancement

• Participates in continuing education

• May perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Walk: Occasionally

Bend crawl crouch kneel stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read concentrate think analytically: Continuously

Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions) List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeProof of Veteran Status

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry Substance Abuse Testing

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.

HearingFeeling Grasping Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Pulling Pushing Sharps Standing Talking WalkingCrawling Crouching Kneeling Reaching Sitting StoopingYes