Nurse Educator NWA

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Type of Position:
Instructional Development

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

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.
The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
 

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

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Department:
NWAC | Northwest AR Campus Research CP

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Nurse Educator will work with the maternal health APRN in a clinic setting to evaluate and assess the health risk on program participants and clinic patients. Additionally, the Community Health Educator will be responsible for managing relationships with program participants and local community-based organizations. This person will track program progress and timeline deliverables to ensure the goals and objectives of the project are met, while also ensuring that relationships with participants and institutional stakeholders are maintained throughout the project. This position will engage in a range of activities such as outreach and participant recruitment, participant screening and assessment, health education, care coordination/service navigation, and community education and engagement.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications :

• Associate's Degree, ADN, or Diploma. Or BSN.
• RN Degree Major: Registered Nurse.
• 5 years RN experience with 1 year experience in a clinical environment.
• Valid Arkansas Registered Nursing License. Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• Valid AR Driver's License
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed

Responsibilities:

Clinic Obligations Including: 
•    Prepares patients for clinic visits by obtaining vitals and entering data into the EHR; accompanying patient to assigned exam room; obtaining patient HPI; updating active problems and medication lists, and updating allergies and past surgical and medical history.
•    Communicates brief summary of reason for patient’s visit to provider.
•    Gathers and places supplies and instruments appropriate for anticipated exams and/or procedure, based on stated reason for appointment or information gleaned during the intake.
•    Assists the provider with patient care. 
•    Escorts patient to clinic lab or radiology, if needed, and monitors progress to ensure prompt return to exam room upon completion.
•    Reinforces patient education and instructions at conclusion of visit.
•    Assists patient in scheduling follow-up appointments.
•    Assists patients with scheduling appointments with outside providers when outgoing referral is ordered.  
•    Exhibits competency with technical skills and EHR documentation.
•    Exhibits professionalism by maintaining a positive working relationship with patients, providers and employees.

Develops and manages relationships with program participants and community stakeholders. Coordinates communication with community stakeholders. Works with program managers to develop and deliver appropriate outreach and communication for project. Responsible for relationship building and management with external partners. 

    Frequently tracks and reports on program deliverables through effective utilization of program management software. Identifies barriers and utilizes good problem-solving skills to address issues that arise in regard to participant relationships, ensuring all program objectives are met and data collection processes and procedures are followed. 
10%    Inform program and clinic decisions as related to culturally adapting services to the Marshallese/Hispanic community 
 

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected]  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:
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:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Feeling, Grasping

Occasional Physical Activity:
Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sharps, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:
Yes