Clinical Specialist - Labor & Delivery

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Specialist (CS) is a licensed nurse who functions within the three spheres of influence: patient, nurse, and system. The CS possesses advanced knowledge of nursing practice and applies standards within the practice area. The role functions independently to provide theory- and evidence-based knowledge that shapes nursing practice and the core competencies of unit nursing and patient care staff.

The Clinical Specialist provides area leadership in collaboration with administrative leaders, with a focus on orientation, professional development, skills and 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 within the healthcare system as a leader, consultant, and change agent. The position is in Labor & Delivery, a unit providing high-risk obstetrical care to patients from across Arkansas. The unit includes 14 labor, delivery, and recovery rooms, four triage observation beds, two operating room suites, a three-bed recovery area, and two neonatal stabilization rooms staffed with specially trained Intensive Care Nursery personnel.

Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• At least four years of clinical experience, including at least two years of experience in the specialty area.
• At least two years of leadership experience, including Charge Nurse, Team Lead, or RN IV level at UAMS.
• Must be capable of being fitted for, donning, and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in nursing (MSN).
• Experience in an academic medical setting.
• National nursing certification in the specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Provide theory- and evidence-based knowledge to shape nursing practice and unit nursing and patient care staff core competencies.
• Provide area leadership in collaboration with administrative leaders.
• Support orientation and professional development.
• Validate skills and competencies.
• Advance evidence-based practice and shared governance.
• Support regulatory compliance, nurse-sensitive quality indicators, and performance improvement.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Function as a leader, consultant, and change agent within the healthcare system.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level