Associate Administrator, Patient Care

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Closing Date:

05/30/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Clinical Support

Job Type:

RegularNo

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:

COM | PSY & AR State Hospital Partnership

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Associate Administrator, Patient Care is responsible for providing nursing services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Associate Administrator, Patient Care or designee exercises final authority over staff who provide nursing care, treatment, and services. This position is responsible for providing overall nursing administrative direction and coordination for the development of hospital-wide programs, policies, and procedures that address how nursing care needs of the patient population are assessed, met, and evaluated. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

Qualifications:

• Post-Graduate degree in nursing or a related field plus five (5 ) years experience in a related field (a related field may include health care administration or business administration) required.

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

• Must possess a valid Arkansas driver's license.

• Occasional travel may be required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and theory of public health nursing.

• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing public health nursing.

• Knowledge of departmental nursing programs and policies.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational and human resources management.

• Ability to plan work unit objectives and operational activities and to assign and direct the work of subordinates.

• Ability to interpret and apply state and federal laws and regulations to a variety of nursing fields.

• Ability to analyze and evaluate program or service delivery effectiveness and compliance.

• Ability to identify and resolve program or service delivery problems.

• Ability to prepare and present oral and written information and reports.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Manages hospital operations through associate nursing director and nurse managers, by interviewing and selecting applicants, training and arranging training opportunities, assigning and reviewing special projects, evaluating the performance of incumbents, and reviewing and approving staff recommendations and administrative actions.

• Develops policies and procedures for network-wide use in the clinical or hospital setting for nursing compliance with regulatory agencies.

• Ensures staff competence through verification of licensure and continuing education requirements.

• Implements ongoing programs to measure, assess, and improve the quality of nursing care, treatment, and services delivered to patients.

• Tracks and monitors risk management incidents, medication errors, and other patient safety issues.

• Designs corrective action plans for identified needs and deficiencies.

• Directs and collaborates in the development of long-range plans for health care programs.

• Develops and recommends new and revised nursing policies, procedures, plans, and strategies to respond to changes in program needs, objectives, and priorities to improve the effectiveness of nursing services, and to implement standards that describe and guide how staff provide nursing care, treatment, and services.

• Performs administrative duties by reviewing and analyzing program and service delivery data, identifying staffing, budgetary, and training needs.

• Investigating and resolving complaints, compiling and preparing reports and correspondence.

• Develops contracts and agreements, coordinating activities with departmental and other state and federal personnel, and serving on committees to provide or obtain information.

• Formulates budgets for nursing staff, materials, equipment, and contract services for nursing operations.

• Ensures compliance with budgetary guidelines and effective delivery of services.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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:

Adult Maltreatment, Annual TB Screening, Child Maltreatment, 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

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Benefits Eligible:

Yes