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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):
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 any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. 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.
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
Valid License as a Registered Nurse by the State of Arkansas Required Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Bachelors in Nursing required with at least five (5) years of experience in nursing and at least 3 of those years in a supervisory capacity.
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Bachelors of science in Radiology Technology
Five (5) years working as a technologist and at least three (3) of those years in a supervisory capacity.
National Certification (any discipline (ARRT, NMTCB, ARDMS, etc.))
Licensed by the ADH if applicable
State of Arkansas Radiography license
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Responsibilities:
Manages and collaborates relationships with leadership members, physicians, for the care of responsible patient populations.
Assures professional, clinical, and educational excellence in the provision of quality care to patients. Facilitates empowerment of staff in the implementation of creative and innovative patient care delivery models and stimulates a collaborative multidisciplinary team approach in the continuous improvement of patient care services.
Assumes responsibility for fiscal management of the unit.
Demonstrates effective analytical abilities to identify unit(s) needs that require intervention and/or revision.
Serves as a liaison with director and administration exchanging information and identifying problems or needs related to clinical activity.
Maintains awareness of unit(s) status and potential problem by functioning as a working supervisor. Supervises and implements Quality Assurance studies, provides reports to appropriate personnel, analyzes and identifies critical factors of patient care to facilitate enhancement of the quality of patient care offered.
Demonstrates cost conscious awareness by maintaining budget.
Assumes responsibility for successfully fulfilling the standards of licensing and crediting agencies. Plans measurable unit(s) related goals and objectives as guidelines for performance.
Conducts annual needs assessment with staff.
Participates in formal development of maintenance, capital equipment and staff budgets.
Develops, interprets, and implements policies, guidelines, protocol, job descriptions, and performance appraisals annually.
Coordinates scheduling of leave time.
Submits documented plan for any physical plant renovation or repair as necessary.
Participates on ad hoc committees as required to develop plans related to unit(s) issues.
Maintains a current awareness of the abilities and limitations of each staff member.
Demonstrates good managerial judgment in assigning duties appropriate to each individual. Demonstrates effective time management and delegation skills to accomplish unit(s) activity within work schedule/staffing restrains.
Implements good managerial judgment by conducting all aspects of supervision in a fair, consistent, objective, and professional manner. committee representatives.
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.
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.