Curriculum Development Specialist

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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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

• Five (5) years of nursing specialty experience.

• Registered Nurse in the State of Arkansas

• Certification in area of specialty in which position resides or obtainable within two years of hire.

Special knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Able to follow oral and written instructions and communicate with others effectively.

• Ability to document services provided

• Understanding of regulatory and compliance organizations/agencies

• Knowledgeable in medical terminology

• Excellent customer relations skills

• Understands and abides by confidentiality policies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing

• Two (2) years in nursing education or program assessment/development preferred.

Additional Information:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides clinical leadership while meeting the educational and informational needs of new employees, experienced staff, and students.

• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates both formal and informal educational and professional development activities based on the educational needs of staff; included orientation, staff updates, ongoing continuing education, and competencies.

• The Curriculum Development Specialist is a teacher, educational leader, innovator, and someone who supports nursing skills and the highest possible standards of care.

• Applies EBP to orientation and ongoing education, utilizing educational principles which have demonstrated effectiveness.

• Conducts and reviews annual educational needs assessments to develop new curricula or revise existing curricula to meet the needs of unit leadership and staff members.

• Uses adult learning principles, communication skills, and teaching methods.

• Works collaboratively with unit leadership to promote the growth and development of clinical staff using best practice.

• Provides learning opportunities to assist personnel in gaining knowledge, skills and appropriate behaviors necessary to perform assigned duties competently.

• 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.