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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 theApply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

• Four (4) years of nursing specialty experience, including two (2) years in nursing education or program assessment/development

Licenses, certificates, or registration

• Registered Nurse in the State of Arkansas

• Certification in area of specialty in which position resides or obtainable within two years of hire.

Special knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Able to follow oral and written instructions and communicate with others effectively.

• Ability to document services provided

• Understanding of regulatory and compliance organizations/agencies

• Knowledgeable in medical terminology

• Excellent customer relations skills

• Understands and abides by confidentiality policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing Education

• Two (2) years in nursing education or program assessment/development

• Experience in an academic medical setting as preceptor or comparable role, staff education or training

Additional Information:

Physical Requirements:

Position requires the ability to walk across campus, carry up to 10 lbs, speak, see, hear and sit at a desk for long periods.

Responsibilities:

• Provides clinical leadership while meeting the educational and informational needs of new employees, experienced staff, and students.

• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates both formal and informal educational and professional development activities based on the educational needs of staff; included orientation, staff updates, ongoing continuing education, and competencies.

• Provide feedback support to Licensed and Unlicensed preceptors.

• Collaborates with Transition to Practice Lead to teach, review, and revise preceptor program.

• Serves as an educational liaison on nursing councils and other committees.

• Collaborates with unit/area leadership to develop educational plans for staff.

• Creates a safe and effective learning environment.

• Observes for safe work practices and provides input on safety issues.

• Observes as an educational liaison to improve patient safety.

• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.