Closing Date:
06/19/2026
Clinical Staff - Clinical Support
Regular
Sponsorship Available:
No
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):
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 theApply 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
ICE | NRSL ADON
Department's Website:
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for Integrated Clinical Enterprise (ICE) is an integral part of Nursing Service Line (NRSL). This position provides clinical leadership, direction and decision making for the hospital as it relates to timely and appropriate clinical care. The ADON works collaboratively with Administration, clinical staff and various departments and services to facilitate clinical care activities. This includes patient flow and nurse staffing. The ADON will ensure that clinical operations are efficient, integrated and highly oriented to providing a positive patient experience. The ADON supports and enhances relationships with all stakeholder groups, especially employees.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (or have
plans to complete this within 3 years)
5 or more years of Registered Nursing experience
3 or more years of experience in a supervisory capacity
Valid RN License
Strong work ethics and accountability
Excellent communication skills
Basic computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Nursing or other Health-related profession from an accredited
school/college of Nursing
10 or more years of Registered Nursing experience
5 or more years of experience in a supervisory capacity
Critical care experience
ACLS, Certification specific to specialty
Experience with EPIC as EMR
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Monitors bed availability, in-house transfer and anticipated discharges by making periodic, frequent rounds on all patient care units
Responsible for staffing of inpatient units
Responsible for bed management and patient flow
Attends Daily Safety Huddle and reports Capacity status and the status of Patient Care Staffing
Facilitates patient flow throughout the institution
Communicates any Operational issues/concerns with Administrator on call
Communicates any Clinical issues/concerns with the Chief Medical Officer on call
Determines capacity status and discusses status with CMO. Notifies appropriate leaders and departments of status changes
Serves as resource for all nursing staff
Manages requests for admission, communicating with physicians, clinic staff, in-house staff or the ED and PACU and others as needed
Communicates bed availability and patient assignments with Bed Management Office to ensure a current Bed Board
Rounds on inpatient units, ensuring real time availability of management for staff members
Responds to all medical emergencies (rapid responses, codes, etc.)
Develops contingency plans to ensure flexibility and unit responsiveness
Provides direction and is responsible for staffing decisions, and consults with CSM or Director, as needed, for direction
Maintains final accountability for placement of staff from nursing pools
Facilitates the ongoing evaluation and innovation of services provided by organized nursing services and the organization as a whole
Monitors for any safety concerns and reports findings to appropriate leadership
Participates in the development, interpretation, implementation, and on-going evaluation of policies and procedures related
patient care and resource management
Serves as Incident Commander of EOC (Emergency Operations Center) until leadership arrives
Participates in professional/institutional advancement
Participates in continuing education
May perform other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Stand: Frequently
Sit: Frequently
Walk: Occasionally
Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently
Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs
Push and pull weight: 25 lbs
Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently
Talk: Continuously
Hear: Continuously
Taste or smell: Occasionally
Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously
Physical Environment Inside Medical Facility Environment
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
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.
Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, 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.
Hearing
Feeling, Grasping, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Sharps, Standing, Talking, Walking
Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching, Sitting, Stooping
Yes
Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.
The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 70,000 students, employs over 27,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $4 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
