University of Arkansas System

General

• Consistently provides effective direct care to a variety of patients
• Works as part of the interdisciplinary team, based on licensure, title and competencies
• Seeks, as well as provides, feedback for improved clinical practice
• Integrates theory and research into clinical practice
• Provides leadership to members of the nursing team in order to maintain patient care standards
• Works under the direct supervision of the Clinical Services Manager (CSM)

RN – Behavioral Health Service Line, Inpatient Child Unit

• Provide direct patient care as an RN.
• Coordinate care for patients, triage patients, and work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff.
• Effectively work with patient referral sources, facilitate appointments, coordinate transitions of care, and provide patient education on complex conditions.
• Develop and implement individual health plans with the individual patient, their family, and care providers.

RN, Cardiology Clinic

• Provide direct patient care as an RN
• Coordinate care for patients, triage patients, and work collaboratively with clinic providers
• Effectively work with patient referral sources, facilitate appointments, coordinate transitions of care, and provide patient education on complex conditions
• Work with individual patients, their families, and providers of care to develop and implement individual health plans
• Collect and document assessment data from patients and/or others per UAMS standard
• Develop patient's Plan of Care (POC) per department/unit standards utilizing assessment data
• Evaluate the progress of patients toward attainment of desired outcomes
• Administer medication following department/unit standards and Nurse Practice Act
• Verify and evaluate care delivered to ensure it is consistent with patient and family centered care principles
• Support the integration of current evidence into nursing practices
• Promote an environment conducive to positive educational experience for all students and staff
• Provide effective patient/family education/discharge planning
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders
• Communicate care appropriately through documentation in the medical record
• Report variances in care/systems/processes through the appropriate means
• Participate in recruitment/retention of staff
• Facilitate development and implementation of nursing practice standards that are evidence-based and in compliance with ANA standards

RN – Main PACU, Nights

Registered Dietitian

• Assessing the nutritional needs of the patient and making recommendations to meet those needs.
• Documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Education of family, students and other professional staff.
• Teaching, discussing with medical staff and other caregivers the patient needs.
• Clerical and office duties.
• Presentations outside the hospital as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Registered Dietitian – Hospitality

• Collects and documents assessment data.
• Develops a Plan of Care (POC) per standard.
• Implements POC including medical order and interdisciplinary approach.
• Evaluates the progress of patient toward attainment of desired outcomes.
• Provides effective patient/family education/discharge planning.
• Administers medication per standard including drug information to patients/families.
• Acts as a resource/supports others.
• Delivers patient care using the principles of the defined nursing modality.
• Delegates care based on UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, specific job description and individual level of education and training.
• Contributes to a positive work environment that is conducive to clinical education while serving as a resource for student nurses and staff.
• Interacts with, and assists, the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
• Assists internal and external stakeholders, as needed, with exceptional customer service.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

RN, Oncology Infusion

Customer Support

• Schedule will be determined at hire based on team needs. Some evening and weekend hours may be required, depending on coverage.
• The Peer Support Specialist is housed within the Health and the Legal System (HEALS) Lab in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
• The incumbent will be assigned to grants and contracts within the team.
• Using their own unique life experiences, the Peer Support Specialist (PSS) in the HEALS lab will support and provide guidance to program participants on basic mental health practices, accessing needed services and community supports, and sustaining sobriety.
• Under the guidance of licensed behavioral health providers, the Peer Support Specialist will function as a role model to HEALS’ program/research participants; exhibit competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills; serve as a behavioral health consumer advocate; and provide basic mental health practices for clients/participants.
• The incumbent will maintain timely and meticulous documentation in all roles.
• Assigned duties may occur in-person and virtually at the UAMS campus and/or at various locations in the community including within jails and prisons.
• Exact assignments may change over time depending on funding and team needs; flexibility, willingness to continue to learn, and a team-focused attitude to assignments are requirements of the position.
• This position requires the ability to interact and develop strong positive working relationships with a diverse group of professionals at all levels within the organization and the outside community.
• The incumbent will represent UAMS and HEALS Lab in a positive and professional manner and adhere to all best practices, guidelines, policies and procedures as established.
• Willingness to undertake in-state travel to community sites is a requirement of the position.

Peer Support Specialist

• Reports directly to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Melda Onal
• Serves as a key member of the research team supporting laboratory operations and animal-based research.
• Responsible for coordinating laboratory organization, supporting animal experimentation, managing mouse colonies and databases, and ensuring compliance with institutional, federal, and animal welfare regulations.
• Develops, implements, and maintains standardized experimental and surgical protocols;
• Assists with the preparation of Animal Use Protocols (AUPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Performs specialized laboratory techniques, including histomorphometric analysis of bone and cartilage;
• Provides technical expertise for animal surgical procedures.
• Oversees laboratory supply management, trains research personnel, fellows, and students on laboratory and animal procedures,
• Serves as the primary liaison with the University Animal Laboratory regarding animal health, husbandry, and animal care operations.

Research Technologist

Compliance

• The Research Regulatory Specialist (RRS) is expected to have excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, negotiation, and teamwork skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• This position supports faculty who submit applications to FDA to obtain permission to study investigational drugs, biologics, and medical devices.
• The primary tasks include preparation, submission, and maintenance of regulatory documents required for UAMS-sponsored IND and/or IDE applications and files.
• Applicants will be expected to assist with review of clinical research protocols, assuring that content meets the requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the UAMS Institutional Review Board.
• This position will require applicants to coordinate activities of investigators, other Office of Research Regulatory Affairs (ORRA) staff, and ancillary staff to achieve rapid and accurate project completion, meet deadlines and deliver detailed written reports as necessary.
• In addition to initial FDA submissions, the Research Regulatory Specialist must understand pertinent regulations, manage adverse event reporting, handle annual reports, coordinate communication with FDA, and apply pertinent federal regulations to individual research proposals.
• The successful applicant will be expected to prepare and provide presentations; assist in the development of forms, templates, and project-specific documents; assist in the development of policies and procedures pertaining to regulatory matters and internal procedures.

Regulatory Specialist III

• Provide comprehensive support for finance and patient care activities.
• Work with coordination of benefits (COB) issues to ensure proper filing of insurance.
• Collect patient intake documents ahead of appointments to save time.
• Handle inbound/outbound calls, collecting patient demographics and insurance information.
• Verify insurance information and assist patients with their insurance needs.
• Assist with training and monitor calls for new Pre-Registration Specialist staff.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate effective communication skills.

Pre-Registration Specialist II

Scientist

• Performs routine and moderately complex laboratory testing on patient specimens to support the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
• Working under the supervision of laboratory leadership and in collaboration with pathologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Operates laboratory instrumentation, ensures quality control, maintains regulatory compliance, and reports accurate and timely test results.

Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Chemistry

Therapist

• Provide direct clinical services such as diagnostic assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention to patients
• Work directly under the supervision of the Walker Family Clinic Clinical Therapist Supervisor
• Assist with the referral process, including reviewing referrals, educating providers on the internal referral process, assessing and confirming continuity of care for established patients, and assisting providers with external referrals
• Provide support to Walker Family Clinic Clinical Therapists
• Maintain community resource listing for internal customers, assist with internal transfers, train new employees, staff challenging cases, respond to clinic crisis calls and emergent needs onsite
• Understand mental health diagnosis and treatment
• Maintain a caseload, including contacting patients and discharging as appropriate
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, supervision, and continuing education activities as needed to maintain quality provision and coordination of care

Lead Clinical Therapist – BHSL Walker Family Clinic

• Perform routine and complex laboratory testing in the transfusion services department to ensure the safe and accurate selection of blood and blood products for patients.
• Provide direct patient care by supplying the patient with appropriate blood components
• Perform ABO/Rh, IAT, DAT, antibody identification, crossmatching units of blood and running the automated ABO/RH, IAT equipment
• Wash red blood cells and platelets
• Perform platelet crossmatching and platelet antibody identification
• Perform daily reagent QC and equipment preventive maintenance
• Issue blood and blood components to the floors
• Understand the importance of massive trauma and to issue blood and blood components as set forth in the Massive Transfusion Protocol
• Communicate effectively with the blood bank customers including physicians, nurses, and other UAMS staff members
• Receive samples and ensure all samples are appropriately labeled and collected properly for the Blood Bank
• Assist in training of new staff and students
• Maintain competency and train on all revised and new policy/procedures in a timely manner
• Report any deviation from standard operating procedures to the supervisor in a timely manner
• Perform daily reagent QC and equipment preventive maintenance with 100% accuracy.
• Assist with performance of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual quality control
• Perform other duties as needed

Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Blood Bank

• Responsible for maintaining the landscaping and grounds maintenance for the healthcare, education, and research facilities on the UAMS Campus
• Responsible for assisting with all problems and/or emergencies relating to facility issues on the UAMS Campus

Groundskeeper

• Provide direct patient care as an RN
• Coordinate care for patients, triage patients, and work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff
• Effectively work with patient referral sources, facilitate appointments, coordinate transitions of care, and provide patient education on complex conditions
• Work with the individual patient, their families, and providers of care to develop and implement individual health plans.

RN, Main OR

Technician

• Responsible for proper handling and dispensing of medical/surgical supplies in clinical areas, supply par areas and various inventory locations.
• Responsible for accurately ordering and completely filling par levels of medical/surgical supplies in automated supply cabinets and manually controlled bulk par rooms.
• Checks par areas on a daily basis and as assigned; breaks down pallets and delivers supplies on carts; refills central supply inventory locations and adjust inventory counts.
• Counts, manages and places replenishment orders as needed.
• Rotates supplies into Sterile and non-sterile areas on shelves, specialty carts, floors on the FIFO (first in, first out) basis when restocking; daily checks supply for package integrity and outdates and removes damaged or outdated supplies.
• Performs cycle counts and corrects on a daily basis and as needed to ensure accurate inventory counts.
• Maintains cabinets and carts in assigned areas in a neat and orderly basis; organizes shelves, bins and labels and keeps the supply areas clean; follows through on needed repairs to cabinets and carts; removes unauthorized/excessive/damaged/outdated supplies.
• Staffs the Central Supply dispatch window and tube system as assigned; issues and records, supplies that are sent via pick up, delivery or tube system.
• Issues out procedural trays and carts and records the issuance.
• Responsible for after hour delivery of isolation cart.