RN Clinical Expeditor

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Clinical Expeditor works in real time to expedite, prioritize, synchronize, and mediate clinical issues that create barriers to discharge or delays in patient care. The role uses clinical expertise throughout the patient stay and discharge process to reduce barriers, improve patient access, and enhance quality of care. The Clinical Expeditor partners with local Case Management to identify and help remove barriers to discharge and patient flow.

This position is in the ICE | CORE PA Clinical Command Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. It is a regular, day-shift clinical nursing staff position. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• Associate's degree, nursing diploma, bachelor's degree in nursing, or master's degree in nursing.
• Three years of nursing or case management experience.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of Arkansas.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• Strong computer skills and aptitude.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Nursing or a healthcare-related field.
• One year of supervisory experience in healthcare.
• Certified Case Manager credential.
• Proficiency with the Epic Care Management module.

Responsibilities

• Triage alerts and maintain situational awareness by investigating the electronic medical record and using additional clinical resources.
• Communicate and partner with Associate Directors of Nursing when prioritizing movement within a specific area, location, or nursing unit.
• Manage deviations from patient care pathways; resolve bottlenecks and optimize and prioritize work with support services and clinical departments.
• Provide insight and information to Command Center leadership to address patient flow issues.
• Work with Case Management to strategize and prioritize needs for patients with long lengths of stay or complex discharges.
• Collaborate with Command Center operations, Acute Care leadership, and Quality to identify process improvement strategies, address patient length of stay and delay trends, support quality initiatives, and enhance patient safety.
• Define patient activity triggers and feedback mechanisms to inform operational team members, physician leaders, and administrators and help mitigate over-capacity situations.
• Develop strategies to manage surges in patient volumes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 matching of 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
• Education Level: Associate degree