REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR

Position Number: 22100171 
County: Saline 
Posting End Date: 04/13/25 
Anticipated Starting Salary: $71,403.00 
DAABH 

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.

 

Hiring Manager – Shelley Gardner

 

Special Working Conditions/Preferences: Position is located at the Arkansas Health Center in Benton, AR. This position starts at the Entry Rate of $71,403.00/Annually. Employees may be required to work rotating shifts or hours other than normal working hours. May require lifting and positioning of patients, walking, use of restraints and aggressive behavior management practices.

Position Information

Class Code: L027C

Grade: MP02

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $71,403.00 - $109,961.00

Summary

The Registered Nurse Supervisor is responsible for supervising nursing staff and providing direct patient care unit activities. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Supervises a small to medium-sized nursing staff by interviewing and recommending candidates for hire, training employees, evaluating the performance of incumbents, and resolving schedule and work problems. Reviews nursing documentation, including assessments, progress, and medication notes and medical, x-ray, and laboratory reports. Develops and discusses patient treatment plans, determines problems, and notes errors and solutions. Consults with nursing staff to rectify problems and ensures corrections are made. Provides direct nursing care by making rounds to observe and assess patients' medical problems. Informs physician of patient status, charts doctor's orders, administers treatments and medications ,or assigns tasks to other nurses, and discusses patient's condition with other nursing departments. Directs floor and shift operations by developing work schedules for staff and contracted personnel. Requisitions and verifies supplies, medication, and equipment. Coordinates and monitors immunization and physical examination programs and quality and infection control programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of comprehensive nursing care procedures and practices. Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures. Knowledge of nursing unit operations and procedures. Knowledge of infection control measures necessary in a medical treatment facility. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinates. Ability to prepare detailed reports such as discharge summaries, patient profiles, and quality assurance and infection control reports. Ability to direct floor and shift nursing unit operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing in accordance with ACA 17-87-301; plus three years of experience in nursing, including one year of supervisory experience as a nurse in public health. 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.