REGISTERED NURSE - HOSPITAL

State of Arkansas; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 63,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Arkansas is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Department of Veterans Affairs. This role involves providing essential nursing care to veterans and their dependents, emphasizing patient education and collaborative care in a hospital setting. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Health and dental benefits

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Paid leave

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in nursing required.
• Ability to develop patient care plans and assist in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a hospital setting.
• Document patient status and coordinate with nursing staff.
• Respond to emergency situations and administer treatment.

Skills

Patient care

Technical supervision

Emergency response

Patient education

Education

Licensed as a Registered Nurse

Additional relevant education or experience

Job description

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Anticipated Starting Salary: $63,830

The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs serves Arkansas Veterans, and their eligible dependents, through advocacy and education to access federal and state benefits, high-quality long-term nursing care, and burial honors.

Position Information

Class Code: L032C

Position Number: 22094523

County: Washington

Posting End Date: 6.20.2025

Anticipated Starting Salary: $63,830

The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs serves Arkansas Veterans, and their eligible dependents, through advocacy and education to access federal and state benefits, high-quality long-term nursing care, and burial honors.

Position Information

Class Code: L032C

Grade: MP01

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $63,830.00 - $96,864.00

Summary

The Registered Nurse - Hospital is responsible for providing direct patient care and the provision of other patient services in a hospital setting. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Provides technical supervision of nursing services staff by disseminating patient status information, assigning and reviewing work activities and documentation, providing nursing procedure instructions, and documenting performance. Records medical and family history of patients and current medication usage, conducts physical examinations, and monitors vital signs. Develops and updates patient care plan for completion of treatment goals. Reviews patient charts for physician orders, progress notes, and physical complaints. Responds to emergency or life-threatening situations and administers appropriate treatment. Coordinates patient's laboratory or testing activities and physical or occupational therapy with other departments. Performs and reports on the inventory of narcotics, supplies, and equipment. Instructs or assists patients and/or family members with self-help procedures, including personal grooming, hygiene, medication, nutrition, and equipment use. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

May be required to work rotating shifts or hours other than normal working hours or to be on call.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of professional nursing theories, concepts, and methods. Ability to develop patient care plan and participate in diagnosis and development of treatment goals. Ability to apply comprehensive nursing care to clients in all age groups in a hospital setting. Ability to assign and coordinate work activities and monitor the performance of subordinates. Ability to instruct patients and families on self-help care. Ability to assist physicians with routine and emergency care.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Arkansas, State Board of Nursing in accordance with ACA 17-87-301; plus one year experience in nursing. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. 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.

Licenses

None

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.

All jobs offers and continued employment are contingent upon passing the pre-employment drug-screening, criminal background check, and adult maltreatment central registry checks (if applicable). You have the right to obtain a copy of the reports from the registries.

The State of Arkansas offers employees paid holidays, access to health and dental benefits, retirement plans, life insurance, disability coverage, paid leave, wellness programs, and much more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Government Administration

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