Clinical Integration Specialist – Nursing Leadership

About the role

The Clinical Integration Specialist (CIS) at UAMS Health Benton/Bryant is a licensed registered nurse who leads nursing practice improvement across patient care, staff development, and system processes. The role operates independently, providing evidence‑based guidance and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance clinical quality and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Assess training needs and design educational programs using adult learning principles.
• Lead process‑improvement initiatives, quality‑improvement projects, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Provide mentorship, orientation, and competency validation for nursing staff.
• Collaborate with administrators and interdisciplinary teams to identify clinical problems, develop interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
• Promote a safe work environment and uphold institutional policies and codes of conduct.

Required profile

• BSN from an accredited nursing program.
• Current Arkansas RN license and BLS certification.
• Four years of clinical experience, including two years in a specialty area and two years in a leadership role.
• National nursing certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in nursing, project‑management or quality‑improvement experience, academic medical setting background.

Required skills

• National nursing certification (or eligibility).
• BLS certification.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement contributions up to 10% match.
• Education discounts for staff and dependents.
• Career training, professional development, and merchant discounts.