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Closing Date: 12/06/2025
Type of Position: Management - Operations
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available: No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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.
Benefits
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.
Summary of Job Duties
The RN Case 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 Case Manager partners with the multi‑disciplinary team, utilizes scientific evidence for best practices, relevant data and compliance with the Mission and Core Values of UAMS.
Minimum Qualifications
Baccalaureate Degree, ADN, or Diploma RN Degree
3 years RN experience
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
Additional Information
This position must be available to work on Saturday and Sunday.
Initiates appropriate referrals to internal and external interdisciplinary teams.
Establishes a working diagnosis on every patient at the time of the initial review.
Communicates the target length of stay estimated discharge on every patient at the time of the initial review and coordinates the discharge planning process in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Documents all team, physician, and patient/family communication and concerns pertaining to coordinating of care and services.
Communicates with physicians regarding the level of care or admission status when appropriate criteria are not met for inpatient, observation, or continued stay review.
Identifies, intervenes on taking a proactive approach to ensure right time discharges and documents avoidable and denied days and discharge delays.
Identifies patients/families with psychosocial and/or non‑medical discharge planning needs and refers to the Social Work team member as appropriate.
Assesses the patient prior to discharge to determine if the plan is appropriate and makes necessary revisions.
Identifies and refers cases appropriate for Ethics Committee consideration.
Participates in Performance Improvement, Evidenced Based Practice/Research process. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Supports the integration of current evidence into nursing practices.
Promotes an environment conducive to positive educational experience for all students and staff.
Provides effective patient/family education (link to PFCC).
Implements POC using an approach that is interdisciplinary with Patient and Family Centered Care.
Effectively collaborates and communicates with the multidisciplinary team at all levels.
Communicates care appropriately through documentation in the medical record.
Reports variances in care/systems/processes through the appropriate means.
Acts as a resource to others in the performance of duties.
Demonstrates a commitment to the personal and professional development of other UAMS employees.
Participates in recruitment/retention of staff. Facilitates development and implementation of nursing practice standards that are evidence‑based and in compliance with standards.
May perform other duties as assigned.
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
Pre‑employment Screening Requirements
Annual TB Screening
Criminal Background Check
Substance Abuse Testing
Physical Activity Requirements
Constant Physical Activity: Hearing
Frequent Physical Activity: Feeling, Grasping, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
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.
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.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.