RN Clinical Expeditor
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
The RN Clinical Expeditor, in real time will expedite, prioritize, synchronize and mediate clinical issues which are barriers to discharge and delays in patient care. The RN will play a pivotal role in decreasing barriers, improve patient access and enhance quality of care using clinical expertise throughout the patients stay and discharge process. The clinical expediter will work closely with Case Management at the local level to identify and help remove barriers to discharge and patient flow.
Job description
Summary of Job Duties
The RN Clinical Expeditor, in real time will expedite, prioritize, synchronize and mediate clinical issues which are barriers to discharge and delays in patient care. The RN will play a pivotal role in decreasing barriers, improve patient access and enhance quality of care using clinical expertise throughout the patients stay and discharge process. The clinical expediter will work closely with Case Management at the local level to identify and help remove barriers to discharge and patient flow.
Job Requirements
- Triage alerts and situational awareness via investigation per the electronic medical record and additional clinical resources.
- Communicate and partner with the Associate Directors of Nursing during times of movement prioritization within a specific area/location/nursing unit.
- Manage deviations from patient care pathways; resolve bottlenecks, optimize and prioritization with support services and a variety of clinical departments.
- Provide insight and information and work with Command Center leadership to address patient flow issues.
- In concert with Case Management, strategize and prioritize needs for long length of stay or complex discharge patients.
- Collaborate with Command Center operations, Acute Care leadership and Quality to identify process improvement strategies, patient length of stay (LOS), trend delays, support quality initiatives and enhance patient safety.
- Define patient activity triggers and feedback mechanisms to inform operational team members, physician leaders, and administrative team to mitigate over capacity situations.
- Develop strategies to manage surge in patient volumes
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Associate's degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's in nursing, or Master's in nursing
- 3 years nursing or case management experience
- Current Registered Nurse License in the state of Arkansas
- BLS and ACLS Certified
- Strong computer skills and aptitude
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education Discount
- Retirement 10% Match
- Basic Life Insurance
- Career Training
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge Prescription Delivery
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.