RN Clinical Expeditor

Closing Date: 03/15/2026

Type of Position: Regular

Job Type: Regular

Sponsorship Available: No

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.

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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 orientation, 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.

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Summary of

Job Duties:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care and the provision of other patient services in a clinical setting. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency policy. Under the direction of the Director and Associate Director, 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 RN Clinical Expeditor collaborates and provides support to healthcare providers, patients, physicians and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team to ensure consistent application of procedures, patient flow processes and optimal communication to improve patient discharge and patient flow  clinical expediter will work closely with Case Management at the local level to identify and help remove barriers to discharge and patient flow.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• Valid RN License.
• Two (2) years Registered Nursing or case management experience.
• Current BLS & ACLS
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong work ethics, accountability, computer skills, and aptitude.
• Work experience can be substituted for education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters in Nursing
• Three (3) years Registered Nursing or case management experience.
• One (1) Year Supervisory Experience in Healthcare
• Certified Case Manager

Responsibilities:

• Expedites, prioritizes, synchronizes and mediates clinical issues, barriers to discharge, and delays in patient care.
• Triages alerts and situational awareness via investigation per the electronic medical record and additional clinical resources.
• Communicates and partners with the Associate Directors of Nursing during times of movement…