Registered Specialty Nurse - Trauma Job Listing at UAMS in Little Rock, AR (Job ID R0075240)

Description

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Closing Date:

08/20/2025
Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Clinical Support
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No
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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
 

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Department: ICE | SUSL Trauma RN Stff

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties: The Registered Specialty Nurse is an experienced Registered Nurse with advanced clinical trauma nursing experience who will be responsible for chart abstraction, evaluation of clinical patient care, and compliance with performance improvement outcome measurements. The Registered Specialty Nurse works under the supervision of the Trauma Program Director.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Registered RN license in the State of Arkansas
• Minimum 3 years of total nursing experience required
• Trauma Nursing Core Course(TNCC/ATCN) Instructor(may be obtained within 2 years of employment

​Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN preferred
• 5 years of relevant trauma experience
• Trauma Nurse Specialist  preferred 
• Trauma-related performance Improvement experience
• Certification specific to the patient population or leadership role in the trauma system

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and role models clinical decision making, critical thinking, and leadership in trauma patient care 
• Identifies Trauma patients who meet the Arkansas Trauma Registry (ATR) patient inclusion criteria   
• Participates in concurrent data collection of the trauma service line, to include daily patient care rounds with monitoring of patient progress with concurrent issue identification, validation, and documentation  
• Maintains current clinical knowledge of trauma practices  
• Identifies internal variances to efficient patient care and optimal patient outcomes.  Intervenes with the trauma healthcare team to overcome or eliminate obstacles  
• Facilitates communication with the trauma team to coordinate the patient's treatment plan and provides consultation, coaching, and mentoring of staff on complex patient cases.  Develops strategies to reduce length of stay and resource consumption  
• Identifies all provider and system-related issues in the trauma patient population and reports all quality care issues to the Trauma Program Director  
• Monitors staff compliance with Trauma Clinical Practice Management Guidelines and provides feedback to the trauma team for mitigation
• Acts as a patient advocate in communication with the trauma team
• Incorporates trauma research studies and performance Improvement initiatives in clinical practices   
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with other departments to facilitate and support quality trauma care
• Provides trauma education to patients, families, healthcare providers, and community organizations that have educational needs related to trauma
• Participates in monthly operational and peer review committees
• May perform other duties as assigned.
   

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

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: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

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: N/A
Frequent Physical Activity: Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity: N/A
Benefits Eligible: Yes

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