Clinical Specialist - Musculoskeletal

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

20d

About The Position

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 The Clinical Specialist (CS) is a licensed registered nurse who functions within the three spheres of influence; patient-nurse-system. Must possess advanced knowledge of nursing practice and the ability to apply standards within the nursing practice specialty area. The CS functions independently to provide theory and evidence-based knowledge that shapes the practice and core competencies for the clinical nursing staff. The CS provides area leadership in collaboration with the administrative leaders focusing on orientation, professional development, skills/competency validation, evidence-based practice, shared governance, regulatory compliance, nurse sensitive 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 problem-solving skills. The CS role is characterized by the functions related to the oversight of clinical nurse practice for a given care area/specialty/patient population and promotes nursing excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
4+ years of clinical experience in the specialty/patient population of the care area/unit/service line
2+ years’ experience in a unit leadership role (including Charge Nurse, Team Lead, Resource RN, or RN IV-level at UAMS or similar leadership roles)
National RN Certification (or ability to obtain it within 1 (one) year of hire.
Active RN license & BLS
Must possess strong communication and problem-solving 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

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Nursing
Experience in an academic medical setting
National Nursing Certification in the specialty area for the position

Responsibilities

RN education and orientation, needs assessment and continuing education for unit staff, annual skills fairs, and competency validation.
Promotes advancing education and national certification in specialty and progression through the nursing clinical ladder support unit/service line-based council and engagement of frontline staff in decision-making, including centralized councils; participate in divisional and organizational committees to represent role, specialty, and patient population.
Evaluation of current practice and implementation of emerging care practices specific to the patient population; policy review and revision; translation of theory into practice
Understands regulatory compliance standards and facilitates staff readiness through chart tracers and environmental rounds.
Prepares staff for upcoming regulatory surveys and supports staff during regulatory site surveys
Participate/lead system-level projects and initiatives, work with organizational committees to represent department/unit/patient population at a system level; Partner with Nursing Informatics to optimize the electronic health record; partner with value analysis to evaluate current medical equipment and supplies
Research – engaging in nursing-led research studies
Other duties as assigned.