Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Integrated Clinical Enterprise (ICE) University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
Closing Date: 11/23/2025
Position Type: Full?time, Regular
Work Shift: Full?time
Sponsorship: None
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Summary of Job Duties The RN Care Manager is responsible for managing the continuum of care for admission through discharge for assigned patients. The role reflects appropriate knowledge of the RN scope of practice, current state requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation, EMTALA, Patient Bill of Rights, AB 1203, and other federal or state regulatory agency requirements specific to discharge planning. The RN Care Manager partners with the multidisciplinary team, utilizes scientific evidence for best practices, relevant data, and compliance with the mission and core values of UAMS.
Merge remote staffing model as needed; remote work is subject to staffing needs.
Key Responsibilities Initiate appropriate referrals to internal and external interdisciplinary teams.
Establish a working diagnosis on every patient at the time of the initial review.
Communicate target length of stay and coordinate the discharge planning process in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Document all team, physician, and patient/family communication and concerns pertaining to the coordination of care and services.
Communicate with physicians regarding the level of care or admission status when appropriate criteria are not met.
Intervene proactively to ensure timely discharges and document avoidable and denied days and discharge delays.
Identify patients/families with psychosocial and/or non?medical discharge planning needs and refer to the Social Work team as appropriate.
Assess patients prior to discharge to determine if the plan is appropriate and make necessary revisions.
Identify and refer cases appropriate for ethics committee consideration.
Minimum Qualifications Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, ADN, or Diploma RN Degree.
Three (3) years RN experience with current BLS certification.
Valid Arkansas Registered Nursing License.
Preferred Qualifications National Nursing Certification.
BSN preferred; Certified Case Manager (CCM) or American Case Management (ACM) certification.
Additional Responsibilities & Competencies Excellent communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Strong work ethics and accountability.
Benefits (Eligible Positions Only) Medical, Dental and Vision plans 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 through UAMS pharmacy.
Equal Opportunity Statement UAMS is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Applicants must provide proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
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