RN Clinical Expeditor

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Closing Date:

09/13/2025

Type of Position:

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | CORE PA Clinical Command Center

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care and the provision of other patient services in a clinical setting. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency policy.

Under the direction of the of the Director and Associate Director, the RN Clinical Expeditor, in real time will expedite, prioritize, synchronize and mediate clinical issues which are barriers to discharge and delays in patient care. The RN will play a pivotal role in decreasing barriers, improve patient access and enhance quality of care using clinical expertise throughout the patients stay and discharge process. The RN Clinical Expeditor collaborates and provides support to healthcare providers, patients, physicians and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team to ensure consistent application of procedures, patient flow processes and optimal communication to improve patient discharge and patient flow at UAMS. The clinical expediter will work closely with Case Management at the local level to identify and help remove barriers to discharge and patient flow.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• Valid RN License.
• Two (2) years Registered Nursing or case management experience.
• Current BLS & ACLS
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong work ethics, accountability, computer skills, and aptitude.
• Work experience can be substituted for education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters in Nursing
• Three (3) years Registered Nursing or case management experience.
• One (1) Year Supervisory Experience in Healthcare
• Certified Case Manger

Responsibilities:

• Expedites, prioritizes, synchronizes and mediates clinical issues, barriers to discharge, and delays in patient care.
• Triages alerts and situational awareness via investigation per the electronic medical record and additional clinical resources.
• Communicates and partners with the Associate Directors of Nursing during times of movement prioritization within a specific area/location/nursing unit.
• Manages deviations from patient care pathways; resolve bottlenecks, optimize and prioritize with support services and a variety of clinical departments. ·
• Provides insight and information and work with Command Center leadership to address patient flow issues.
• In concert with Case Management, strategizes and prioritizes needs for long length of stay or complex discharge patients.
• Collaborates with Command Center operations, Acute Care leadership, and Quality to identify process improvement strategies, patient length of stay (LOS), trend delays, support quality initiatives, and enhance patient safety.
• Defines patient activity triggers and feedback mechanisms to inform operational team members, physician leaders, and administrative teams to mitigate over-capacity situations.
• Develops strategies to manage a surge in patient volumes
• 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.
• Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
• Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Information:

Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Occasionally

Walk: Frequently

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Occasionally

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight :25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

Physical Environment : Inside Medical Facility Environment

Noise Level : Moderate

Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity

Hazards: Biological, Chemical, Dust, Electrical, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes