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Closing Date:
10/29/2026
Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Nursing
Job Type:
Regular
Day Shift (United States of America)
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.
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Department:
ICE | CVSL Heart Failure IP/OP
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Registered Nurse Coordinator – Heart Failure Clinic RN Coordinator provides direct patient care and comprehensive coordination of care for patients with complex cardiac conditions throughout the continuum of care. This professional nursing role requires advanced clinical knowledge, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate care collaboratively with Cardiologist, physicians, fellows, advanced practice providers, nurses, ancillary staff, referral sources, and other healthcare partners.
The Registered Nurse – Heart Failure Clinic promotes wellness, improves patient outcomes, and supports self-care within the defined population of patients with heart failure and complex cardiovascular conditions. The RN provides patients and their families with education, support, and assistance in the prevention, management, and maintenance of heart failure and related chronic conditions. The RN works collaboratively with the patient, family, and healthcare team to develop and implement individualized plans of care and supports patients in effective self-management, with an emphasis on symptom recognition, disease stability, quality of life, and prevention of avoidable hospitalizations and readmissions.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate's Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing
- Valid RN License
- Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nursing experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two or more years of experience in a clinical environment
- Two or more years of experience in a cardiology or cardiac surgery clinic, cardiovascular ICU, cardiac surgery step-down, or cardiovascular operating room.
- Prior experience in a telephone triage role within a surgical or specialty clinic.
- Prior experience as a surgical navigator, coordinator, or in a clinical program role.
- Knowledge or experience with cardiac surgical patients desired.
- ACLS certification.
- Specialty certification such as CCRN, CNOR, CSC, or Certified Heart Failure Nurse (CHEN)
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
- Collects and documents assessment data from patients and/or others per UAMS standard.
- Develops patient's Plan of Care (POC) per department/unit standards utilizing assessment data.
- Evaluates the progress of patients toward attainment of desired outcomes.
- Administers medication following department/unit standards and Nurse Practice Act.
- Verifies and evaluates care delivered to ensure it is consistent with patient and family centered care principles, practice standards and regulatory requirements.
- Supports the integration of current evidence into nursing practices.
- Promotes an environment conducive to positive educational experience for all students and staff.
- Provides effective patient/family education/discharge planning.
- Effectively collaborates and communicates with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders.
- Communicates care appropriately through documentation in the medical record.
- Reports variances in care/ systems/ processes through the appropriate means.
- Participates in recruitment/retention of staff.
- Facilitates development and implementation of nursing practice standards that are evidence-based and in compliance with ANA standards.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
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), Resume
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:
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:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Feeling, Standing, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Standing
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
