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Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Nursing
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
NoInstitution 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 $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department: ICE | SUSL Trauma Staff
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties: The Registered Specialty Nurse is an experienced Registered Nurse with advanced clinical trauma nursing experience who will be responsible for chart abstraction, evaluation of clinical patient care, and compliance with performance improvement outcome measurements. The Registered Specialty Nurse works under the supervision of the Trauma Program Director.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing.
Three (3) or more years of nursing experience
Registered RN license in the State of Arkansas
Trauma Nursing Core Course(TNCC/ATCN) Instructor (may be obtained within Two (2) years of employment)
Preferred Qualifications:
BSN
Three (3) years of relevant trauma experience
Trauma Nurse Specialist
Trauma-related performance Improvement experience
Certification specific to patient population or leadership role in trauma system
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and role models clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and leadership in trauma patient care
Identifies Trauma patients who meet the Arkansas Trauma Registry (ATR) patient inclusion criteria
Participates in concurrent data collection of the trauma service line, including daily patient care rounds with monitoring of patient progress with concurrent issue identification, validation, and documentation
Maintains current clinical knowledge of trauma practices
Identifies internal variances to efficient patient care and optimal patient outcomes.
Intervenes with the trauma healthcare team to overcome or eliminate obstacles
Facilitates communication with the trauma team to coordinate the patient's treatment plan and provides consultation, coaching, and mentoring of staff on complex patient cases.
Develops strategies to reduce the length of stay and resource consumption
Identifies all provider and system-related issues in the trauma patient population and reports all quality care issues to the Trauma Program Director
Monitors staff compliance with Trauma Clinical Practice Management Guidelines and provides feedback to the trauma team for mitigation
Acts as a patient advocate in communication with the trauma team
Incorporates trauma research studies and Performance Improvement initiatives in clinical practices
Maintains a collaborative relationship with other departments to facilitate and support quality trauma care
Provides trauma education to patients, families, healthcare providers, and community organizations that have educational needs related to trauma
Participates in monthly operational and peer review committees
May perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
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.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, 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.
Constant Physical Activity: Talking, Walking
Frequent Physical Activity: Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping
Occasional Physical Activity: Kneeling, Lifting
Benefits Eligible: Yes
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