Clinical Services Manager - One Day Surgery

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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 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 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.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree

• Five (5) or more years of clinical experience in the field of Nursing

• At least three (3) years of experience in a leadership capacity

• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Arkansas.

• Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Nursing, (MSN), degree

• Current BLS 

• CNOR Certification

Additional Information:

Employees in this role must be fitted for, and capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment including N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Clinical Services Manager (CSM), the CSM models integrity and ethical practice. Instrumental in cultivating a positive team approach.

• Inspires a shared strategic vision and purpose.  

• Manages service-specific nursing staff daily, including scheduling, duty assignments, disciplinary actions, and ongoing and annual evaluations. 

• Is responsible for maintaining productivity standards and managing within a defined budget. 

• Maintains good human relations by interacting appropriately and professionally during conflict or stressful situations in a manner that facilitates constructive resolutions.  

• Participates in the selection, interviewing, hiring, and orientation of new nursing staff (licensed and unlicensed). 

• Ensures that staff understand hospital-wide policies and procedures, safety, and disaster plans and respond to them appropriately.

• Serves as a mentor and encourages individual growth for all direct reports.

• Coaches staff and holds them accountable for effective prioritization of duties, management of time, critical decision-making, scope of practice, role fulfillment, and appropriate documentation. 

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of front-line processes. 

• Is operationally responsible and must be accessible for 24x7 services if provided by the team they supervise. 

• The CSM actively partners with physicians to ensure effective onboarding of new surgeons, and achievement of quality and productivity metrics as defined by the Perioperative Care Services and specific specialty service lines.

• An integral player in value analysis efforts and accountable for equipment/instrumentation stewardship for their service.

• Interacts with various departments including Sterile Processing, Central Supply as well as external vendors in a professional and collegial manner.

• Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.

• Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.

• Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.

• Leads process improvement initiatives and problem-solving for their service.

• Participates in benchmarking to ensure that the assigned staff meets departmental goals.

• Creates and monitors work productivity throughout assigned areas.

• Seeks ways to improve efficiency in productivity and work processes. 

• Ensuring patient care and safety is a priority.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

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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:

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. 

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