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Clinical Specialist
University of Arkansas System. Oversee clinical nurse practice for a given care area, specialty, or patient population .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in clinical nursing practice, leadership in staff development, and a commitment to quality improvement initiatives. Proficient in regulatory compliance and nursing-led research, with a focus on enhancing patient care and outcomes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
RN LicenseBSN4+ Years Clinical Experience2+ Years Unit Leadership ExperienceNational Nursing Certification
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Hard Skills
Clinical Nursing PracticeQuality Improvement InitiativesEvidence-Based PracticePatient Experience EvaluationRegulatory ComplianceNursing-Led ResearchData-Driven Decision-MakingPolicy Review and RevisionElectronic Health Record OptimizationMedical Terminology
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationCustomer RelationsConfidentiality Adherence
Tools & Technologies
Electronic Health Record
Certifications & Qualifications
RN LicenseNational Nursing Certification
Industry Keywords
Clinical Nurse PracticePatient PopulationStaff DevelopmentContinuing EducationShared GovernanceMultidisciplinary EngagementAcademic Medical SettingRegulatory ReadinessChart TracersEnvironmental Rounds
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee clinical nurse practice for a given care area, specialty, or patient population
- Provide theory- and evidence-based knowledge shaping practice and clinical nursing competencies
- Lead staff development, new graduate and new-hire RN education and orientation, continuing education, skills fairs, and competency validation
- Promote advanced education, national specialty certification, and progression through the nursing clinical ladder
- Support shared governance councils and participate in divisional, organizational, and centralized committees
- Evaluate patient experience and nursing-sensitive quality indicators and outcomes
- Lead and engage in quality improvement initiatives, data-driven decision-making, and multidisciplinary engagement
- Evaluate current practice, implement emerging care practices, review and revise policies, and translate theory into practice
- Engage in nursing-led research studies
- Facilitate regulatory readiness through chart tracers, environmental rounds, survey preparation, and support during regulatory site surveys
- Participate in or lead system-level projects and initiatives
- Partner with Nursing Informatics to optimize the electronic health record
- Partner with value analysis to evaluate medical equipment and supplies
- Provide professional customer service and maintain confidentiality
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- RN License
- BSN required
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- 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 Nursing Certification in specialty within 2 years of hire
- Able to follow oral and written instructions and communicate with others effectively
- Ability to document services provided
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance organizations/agencies
- Excellent customer relations skills
- Understands and abides by confidentiality policies
- Master’s in Nursing preferred
- Experience in an academic medical setting preferred
- National Nursing Certification in the specialty area preferred
- Knowledgeable in medical terminology preferred
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
- Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, and Substance Abuse Testing
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- 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