Posted:
4/1/2026, 4:34:52 AM
Location(s):
Arkansas, United States ⋅ Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Closing Date:
Sponsorship Available:
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):
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.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
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Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Bachelors in Nursing Plus 5 years of experience in nursing and at least 3 of those years in a supervisory capacity
Valid License as a Registered Nurse by the State of Arkansas
Current BLS certification or must obtain within the first 30 days of employment.
Excellent communication skills
Basic computer skills
Strong work ethics and accountability
Preferred Experience:
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Provides oversight that ensures processes for hiring, onboarding, training, developing, and evaluating providers and staff members within the service line to ensure a highly competent workforce.
Engages all staff in learning the importance of clinical research which leads to better patient outcomes.
Engages all staff to participate in clinical research activities pertinent to their job duties.
Ensures all patient-family centered care principles are fully acclimated throughout the clinical setting, including service recovery processes to address complaints and incidents for patients, families, and visitors.
Enhances operational effectiveness with improvement projects for the service line, using solid data and analytics that directly impact key metrics related to people, service, growth, margin, and quality.
Accountable to outcomes that will include measurable targets for patient quality, satisfaction, clinical metrics, employee satisfaction, workforce indicators (turnover, vacancy, advancement), etc.
Ensures operations are consistent with the overall direction, goals, and focus of the program, including timely response to regulatory agency audit requests, and verifying that required regulatory forms are submitted on time.
Work closely with the cardiovascular sciences medical director.
Drives a consistent, system-wide service line approach across all facilities in conjunction with processes and standards set by the Institution’s Leadership.
Ensure efficient business operations (including process improvement) of all aspects of the service line to facilitate patient access, expense management, productivity, patient safety, and patient & family-centered care.
Recruits and retains qualified individuals who possess the competencies to achieve high levels of performance.
Ensure adequate staffing to create a safe, effective, and efficient work unit. Manage performance to meet established standards, including but not limited to financial, quality, staffing, service, and safety.
Utilize a system-based approach to identify, address, improve, and resolve any operational or performance issues or gaps.
Functions as an effective and productive member of the leadership team by actively contributing to overall strategic planning, vision, and mission implementation for the Service Line.
Provides broad leadership and ensures success at all levels of the Service Line.
Demonstrates effective communication and participative leadership characteristics.
Role model for positive multidisciplinary collaboration and interaction with colleagues, management team, and ancillary services.
Promotes and models positive multidisciplinary collaboration and interaction with colleagues, the management team, and ancillary services.
Builds and sustains a team-oriented, positive, problem-solving, collaborative organizational culture that is principle-centered and guided by shared values for excellence together.
Plans operational and capital expense budgets.
Reviews the fiscal performance of all cost centers, satellite offices, diagnostic services, and other ancillary services.
Takes an active role with value analysis and provides appropriate services on teams that reduce cost without sacrificing care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
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.
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.
Website: https://uark.edu/
Headquarter Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Employee Count: 5001-10000
Year Founded: 1871
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Education ⋅ E-Learning ⋅ Higher Education