• Job Description

  Req#: R0071504

  Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.
  
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  Closing Date:

  07/14/2025

  
  Type of Position:

  
  Job Type:

  Temporary (Fixed Term)

  
  Work Shift:

  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. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

  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.
  

  For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu .

  
  Department:

  ICE | NRSL Cardiac Med Spec F8 IP C

  
  Department's Website:

  
  Summary of Job Duties:

  Schedule: Temporary Part-Time
  
  Clinical Care Assistants (CCA's) are hired for a specific unit and are expected to foster professionalism and fulfill work commitments on unit of assignment. CCA's work under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse(s). The CCA works within the Nursing Service Line standards and adheres to UAMS Health, policies, procedures and standards and guest care guidelines.
  
  Work hours require 8 hours a week;16 hours every other weekend on Saturday and/or Sunday; or 32 hours a month as negotiated with the Clinical Services Manager (CSM); a maximum of 1000 hours (increased to 1400 during a pandemic) in a 12-month floating period; the applicant will be offered two (2) areas only (if two areas are available); online references must be completed before application will be processed. References will be requested in a separate e-mail from Skill Survey.
  
  Salary: $15.00 per hour
  Shift Differential: 20% E/N/P
  Must Work One (1) Major Holiday: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas-Eve or New Year’s

  
  Qualifications:

  • If selected for hire, nursing student is to bring a copy of the nursing school transcript to validate completion of one semester and one clinical rotation and sign the ‘ CCA Statement of Eligibility ’ to validate current nursing school enrollment during Week 1 of orientation.

  • CCAs hired in June and December are required to attend one (1) week of orientation starting on a designated Monday for ‘ New Employee Orientation’ (morning session) and ‘ CCA Orientation’ (afternoon session) and continuing daily classes, 8A-4:30P thru Friday. If CCA is a *transfer, CCA must reapply and contact NurseRecruitment@uams.edu prior to transfer. CCAs must also complete all Human Resources ‘ New Hire’ requirements prior to start date .

  • CCAs hired off cycle must complete ‘New Employee Orientation' modules and ID Badge before 1 st working day on the unit. Clinical Services Manager (CSM) will approve up to 8 hours education (EDU) time to complete online modules. A six week period is allowed for CCA to complete orientation requirements including five ( 5 ) required classes and five ( 5 ) shifts to complete CCA clinical check-offs . CCAs cannot perform any skill until classes/ check-offs are complete or CSM will remove CCA from schedule/position.

  • To foster professionalism, CCA’s are hired for a specific unit and required to work every other weekend to equal a minimum of 8 hours/week, 16 hours/pay period or 32 hours/month unless otherwise authorized by the CSM.

  • CSM’s are responsible for CCA scheduling. CCA’s request for schedule changes must be made to the CSM in writing prior to posting the two week schedule in the ‘Kronos’ scheduling system.

  • CCA’s are expected to fulfill work commitments on unit of assignment prior to working on other units (contact the Resource Management Office for available shifts). CCA’s will also be pulled according to unit policy.

  • Call-ins and cancellations are in accordance with Nursing Service Line policy (enter 'Employee Handbook' @ http://hr.uams.edu ).

  • CCA’s are expected to provide two weeks written notice for resignations. Failure to comply will be reflected on job references.

  • CCA’s may reapply for a transfer after 6 months based on availability and required to notify NurseRecruitment@uams.edu prior to submitting an application . CCA positions are posted at https://jobs.uams.edu, enter ‘ Clinical Care Assistant’ in the ‘search’ key.

  • CCA’s are encouraged to seek out learning opportunities and communicate needs with staff. However, since the CCA is an employee not working as a ‘nursing student , ’ CCAs cannot perform any skill outside the CCA role.

  • CCA’s will be evaluated at 90 days and participate in an annual review with CSM.

  • CCA’s are expected to provide written proof, i.e., current Transcript or Grade Report, Registration or Formal Nursing Program Letter to validate active student enrollment to CSM within 30 days after the close of each semester.

  • CCA’s who desire to take the LPN Boards are required to notify the CSM prior to the testing date. If an LPN license is obtained, CCA is required to meet with CSM to review/sign CCA/LPN Disclosure r/t CCA Job Description.

  • CCA positions expire on the last day of the month of graduation. If CCA accepts a new graduate RN Resident position, CCA may continue to work as a CCA until transfer but must complete a minimum of 32 hours/month.

  
  Additional Information:

  The tentative start date for these positions is December 12th,2022.

  • Current UAMS employees should apply through Workday- Please make sure to update your employee profile with your resume before applying.
  • Non-UAMS employees should apply through the UAMS career site- jobs.uams.edu.

  Constant Physical Activity:

  Hear, Concentrate, Think Analytically

  Frequent Physical Activity:

  Stand, Walk, Read, Talk, Use hands to touch, handle or feel

  Occasional Physical Activity:

  Sit, Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, reach overhead, Taste or Smell,

  Lift/Carry Weight: 11-25 Lbs.

  Push/Pull Weight: 50 Lbs. or more

  Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility

  Noise Level: Moderate

  Visual Requirements: Near Visual Acuity, Far Visual Acuity, Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Peripheral Vision

  Hazards:

  Biological, Chemical, Electrical, Radiation, Sharp Objects/Tools, Dust, Fumes/Gases/Odors

  
  Salary Information:

  Commensurate with education and experience

  
  Required Documents to Apply:

  Curriculum Vitae, Resume

  
  Optional Documents:

  
  Special Instructions to Applicants:

  
  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

  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

  
  Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

  
  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.

  
  Constant Physical Activity:

  
  Frequent Physical Activity:

  
  Occasional Physical Activity:

  
  Benefits Eligible:

  No

• About the company

  The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a public medical school in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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