Clinical Care Assistant (CCA) Winter 2026

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Closing Date:

10/01/2026

Type of Position:

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Shift Vary (United States of America)

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.

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Department:

ICE | NRSL Clinical Education IP NC

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Clinical Care Assistant (CCA) is a professional nursing student who has completed a minimum of one semester of clinical experience. The CCA provides direct patient care and unit activities under supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN); practices within the Department of Nursing standards; and adheres to UAMS clinical programs, policies, procedures and standards and guest care guidelines.

Tentative start date is December 21st. Work hours require 32 hours a month as negotiated with the Clinical Services Manager (CSM); with a maximum of 1400 hours in a 12-month floating period.

Salary: $20.00 per hour
Shift Differential: 20% E/N/P and 10% Weekends
Must Work One (1) Major Holiday: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas-Eve or New Year’s

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must be enrolled in a state-approved RN Nursing school

• Must have completed minimum of one (1) semester of Basic Theory/Skills check-off

• Must have completed one (1) clinical rotation experience in an accredited school of professional nursing.

• Must have CPR Certification (BCLS), or obtain within 3 months of hire into this role

Preferred:

• Patient care experience in acute care setting

Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Acquires initial and ongoing competencies required for specific role: completes initial orientation and ongoing unit-based competencies per standards; completes competencies for new/modified procedures per standards.

• Provides care in an efficient and effective manner: organizes own workload to ensure completion during shift, in coordination with RN and other team members; seeks assistance from appropriate staff when necessary;

• Utilizes down (unproductive) time toward patient and unit activities;

• Accepts constructive feedback from peers/team members and takes corrective action when needed;

• Informs RN of patient requests or complaints;

• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients; transports patients to other areas of the hospital as directed;

• Promptly documents actions related to patient care per standards.

• Performs other duties as defined by unit checklist as delegated by RN/Clinical Services Manager (CSM);

Physical Requirements:

• Hear, Concentrate, and 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, and Peripheral Vision

• Hazards: Biological, Chemical, Electrical, Radiation, Sharp Objects/Tools, Dust, or Fumes/Gases/Odors

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected] 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. 

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Benefits Eligible: