Assistant Director of Nursing

** 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
* Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with a Bachelor's in Nursing or have plans to complete in three (3) years, or a Master's in Nursing
* Valid RN License
* Ten (10) years of Registered Nursing experience, with five (5) years of experience in a supervisory capacity
* National Nursing Certification required within one (1) year of hire.
* Master's in Nursing
* Ambulatory Nursing experience
* National Nursing Certification
* Strategic Leadership:
Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with institutional goals.
* Regulatory Expertise:
In-depth knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, accreditation standards, and healthcare regulations.
* Interdisciplinary

Collaboration:

Proficiency in fostering teamwork and collaboration across disciplines.
* Operational Management:
Strong skills in managing clinical operations and ensuring resource efficiency.
* Communication and Relationship-Building:
Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities to engage with diverse stakeholders.
* Adaptability:
Ability to work across multiple UAMS regional sites, including Northwest Arkansas, El Dorado, Texarkana, and Central Arkansas.

* Collaboration:

Actively participates in strategic planning and mission implementation as part of the leadership team. Fosters multidisciplinary collaboration and positive interactions with colleagues and stakeholders.
* Program Development:
Oversees hiring, training, and evaluation processes to build a highly competent nursing workforce. Promotes clinical research, education, and integration of Magnet standards to enhance patient outcomes.
* Accountability:
Manages staffing patterns to ensure efficient throughput, balanced scorecard outcomes, and compliance with regulatory standards. Supports service recovery processes and ensures patient- and family-centered care principles are upheld.
* Quality Improvement:
Leads quality improvement initiatives to evaluate and enhance nursing practice, ensuring consistency and evidence-based care across the service line.

At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for health care and non-health care professionals who believe in excellence as a way of life. If you think you have the skills and commitment to succeed at the highest level, consider a career at UAMS, the state’s only academic health sciences center. Combining diverse talents and expertise, our employees work together to provide advanced patient care.

We currently have a wide variety of positions available, from patient care to support staff- we may have the perfect position for you.

UAMS rewards its nurses! Statewide opportunities are available in direct patient care, education, and research settings.  We offer Bonus Programs, Hotel Lodging, New Graduate RN Residency and support for Clinical Ladder, National Certification, Shared Governance, and Recognition Programs to name a few. Go to  for more details.

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