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Closing Date:

09/10/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Clinical Support

Job Type:

RegularNo

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 $50,000
• 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 the Apply link/button.

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Assistant Nursing Director will promote and coordinate an environment of professional excellence in nursing practice and professional development for all nurses at UAMS. This individual will assume accountability and responsibility for positively influencing quality of care for patients by providing leadership and implementation of evidenced based practice initiatives through innovation and professional nursing practice including accreditation of Magnet recognition.

Qualifications:

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Leads the Center for Nursing Excellence (CNE) by driving the professional practice model to continually advance nursing excellence. Provides consultation and collaboration with shared decision-making councils, the CNO, Directors, Clinical Services Managers and Clinical Specialists to assure effective and strategic programs support for the vision of nursing at UAMS

• Direct oversight of nurse recognition programs, RN Clinical Ladder, professional development support programs, shared governance meetings and structure

• Collaborates in event planning for CNE programs

• Provides strong leadership for nursing through education and mentoring

• Fosters an atmosphere that promotes a culture of inquiry

• Oversees RNIV/V Review Board

• Develops EBP & Nursing Quality Training Programs

• Serves as the Program Manager for Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Develops designs, promotes and manages infrastructure and programs with special attention to the Magnet standards related to patient experience, quality outcomes, and RN engagement

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] 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, 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. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crawling, Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps

Benefits Eligible:

Yes