Clinical Specialist

Summary of Job Duties

The Clinical Integration Specialist (CIS), located at UAMS Health Benton/Bryant, is a licensed nurse who functions within the three spheres of influence: patient, nurse, and system, and must possess advanced knowledge of nursing practice and the ability to apply standards within the ambulatory practice areas. The CIS functions independently to provide theory and evidence-based knowledge that shapes the practice and core competencies of the nursing staff. The CIS provides area leadership in collaboration with the administrative leaders focusing on orientation, professional development, skills/competency validation, evidence-based practice, shared governance, regulatory compliance, nurse-sensitive quality indicators, and performance improvement. The CIS collaborates with the multidisciplinary team and functions in the healthcare system as a leader, consultant, and change agent and, therefore, must possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. The Clinical Integration Specialist is responsible for working independently and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to identify clinical problems, prioritize needs, develop, and implement interventions, and evaluate the process.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and designs training and/or educational programs to address identified deficiencies/learning needs.
• Understands and assures the use of adult learning principles and culturally appropriate initiatives and imparts this knowledge to faculty/staff as appropriate.
• Identifies barriers or concerns that interfere with the learning process and suggests alternatives for resolution; consults with departments, staff, and managers to determine goals.
• Establishes and leads process improvement initiatives.
• Takes a proactive approach toward patients and families.
• Always respectful of others.
• Always use appropriate communication, both verbal and written.
• Maintain privacy/confidentiality.
• Available and responsive to customers.
• Promotes a safe working environment by complying with the department, institutional safety policies, and regulatory agencies.
• Observes safe work practices and provides input on safety issues.
• Understands and communicates Performance Improvement and participates as required.
• Identifies quality concerns and communicates appropriately.
• Facilitates change processes and assists others through change transition.
• Adheres to the UAMS Code of Conduct and Department policies.
• Adopts practices to improve the work process, enhance guest satisfaction, and reduce waste.
• Works effectively with team/work groups to fulfill UAMS mission and Department goals.
• Participates in continuing education by completing the required development hours annually.
• Participates in professional/institutional advancement of self and co-workers.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Medium Work | Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Constant physical activities: Hearing; Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding. Frequent physical activities: Feeling; Grasping; Lifting; Pulling; Pushing; Sharps; Sitting; Talking; Walking. Occasional physical activities: Crawling; Crouching; Kneeling; Reaching; Sharps; Stooping.