REGISTERED NURSE

State of Arkansas; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Maternity leave

Paid state holidays

Job summary

State of Arkansas seeks a Registered Nurse to plan, coordinate, and lead quality surveys at long-term residential care facilities, ensuring quality care for Arkansas patients. You will document deficiencies to substantiate or refute complaints and complete surveys within set timeframes.

The role requires extensive overnight travel and involves interacting with multiple care teams to ensure compliance and patient safety. Benefits include a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and more.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Arkansas.
• Excellent computer and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health, monitor vital signs, and document patient progress.
• Administer medications and treatments per orders.
• Develop, implement, and update patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions and wellness practices.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care teams to plan and implement care strategies.
• Maintain accurate patient records and comply with health regulations.

Skills

Computer skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Self starter

Education

RN licensure (Arkansas)

Job description

Position Number: 22143241

County: Washington

Posting End Date: August27, 2026

This position is extensive overnight travel.

Plans, coordinates, and leads quality surveys at long term residential care facilities to ensure quality care is provided to all Arkansas patients. Ensure that facts and data a recorded in statement of deficiencies to substantiate or unsubstantiate any complaints or compliance issues for long term care facilities. Completes surveys within a specific timeframe.

Preferred specific skills

• Excellent computer skills, advanced written and verbal communication.
• Organizational ability, time management skills and self starter.

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

• Job Series: Nurses – Career-path
• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Class Code: MNU06P
• Pay Grade: MED05
• Salary Range: $75,245 - $111,363

Job Summary

Registered Nurses (RNs) provide direct patient care in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and community health programs. RNs assess patient health, develop care plans, administer treatments, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assess patient health, monitor vital signs, and document patient progress.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with medical orders.
• Develop, implement, and update patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions and wellness practices.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care teams to plan and implement care strategies.
• Maintain accurate patient records and comply with health regulations.

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to perform physical assessments and recognize changes in patient condition.
• Proficiency in administering medications and treatments safely.
• Strong communication skills for patient interaction and team collaboration.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Arkansas.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

Licensure/Certifications

N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.