Nurse Educator, Pediatrics (Jonesboro, AR.)

Closing Date:

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.

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:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with an associate degree or Nursing Diploma with seven (7) years of experience as an educator/instructor or RN experience ORBachelor in Nursing andRN License plus five (5) years of experience as an educator/instructor or RN experience.
• Valid Arkansas Registered Nursing license.
• Current BLS certification OR must successfully obtain certification within the first thirty (30) days of employment.
• A valid AR driver's license is required with current automobile insurance and a reliable car for moderate travel to LR occasionally and to surrounding communities (mileage reimbursed at the current state mileage reimbursement rate) if a state vehicle is not available-occasional out-of-state travel.
• A personal working cell phone is required.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish rapport with diverse populations
• Proficiency in program management software and electronic health records systems.
• Ability to evaluate and assess health risks.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of community health principles and evidence-based practices
• Knowledge of care coordination and service navigation.
• Ability to deliver health education and engage in community education activities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and address barriers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual skills (Spanish, Marshallese)

Additional Information:

Key Responsibilities:

Promotes Screenings, Early Identification, and Clinical Navigation for Children Prenatal-5:

• Become a high-quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) specialist to ensure pediatric/Prenatal E-B practices are followed by clinical staff.
• Utilize clinical expertise in wellness developmental stages and health risk stratification to guide care management for pediatrics/prenatal patients.
• Directly supervises a Community Health Worker who provides clinical navigation, home visiting, and health education related to early childhood development under the supervision of the Program Implementation Director.
• Work cooperatively as a Family Medicine Clinic team member to ensure project initiatives and goals are met and promote health equity.
• Partners with the clinic team to coordinate and support overall health and wellness for pediatric clients and families.
• Ensures pediatric clients' screenings, assessments, and treatment planning are conducted according to chronological and developmental age.
• Coordinate referrals, support services, and treatment pathways for pediatric patients and their families.
• Submit timely and accurate documentation of services, billing data, and required paperwork.
• Support continuous quality improvement within clinics.
• Provide training and continuing education opportunities for the clinic and community on early childhood healthy development.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Attend all clinic and project meetings and trainings as required.
• Exhibits competency with technical skills and EHR documentation.
• Exhibits professionalism by maintaining a positive working relationship with patients, providers, and employees.

Develops and manages relationships with program participants and community stakeholders.

• Coordinates communication with community stakeholders.
• Supports clinic's Patient Family Advisory Council by fostering P-5 Family Voices participation.
• Responsible for relationship building and management with external partners.
• Frequently tracks and reports on program deliverables through effective utilization of program management software.
• Identifies barriers and utilizes good problem-solving skills to address issues that arise regarding participant relationships, ensuring all program objectives are met, and data collection processes and procedures are followed.

Inform program and support clinic decisions as related to culturally adapting services to the community.

May perform other duties as assigned

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://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.