Position Number: 22180824
County: Washington
Posting End Date: 7.25.2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $89,367.82-$141,558.98
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Position Information
Job Series: Nurses
Classification: Nursing Administrator - Competitive
Class Code: MNU05C
Pay Grade: MED08
Salary Range: $105,713 - $156,455
Job Summary
The Nursing Administrator plays a critical leadership role in overseeing and directing nursing services within a state government healthcare setting. This position requires advanced management skills, clinical expertise, and the ability to lead a team of nurses and healthcare professionals in providing high-quality patient care. The Nursing Administrator is responsible for strategic planning, policy development, staff supervision, resource management, and ensuring that all nursing services align with state healthcare regulations and standards. This position reports to senior healthcare leadership and requires close collaboration with physicians, administrative staff, and other healthcare professionals.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop and implement long-term nursing goals, policies, and procedures that align with departmental and organizational objectives.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing programs and services to ensure continuous improvement in care delivery.
Supervise and manage nursing staff, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
Manage staffing schedules and ensure adequate coverage to meet patient care needs at all times.
Oversee the nursing department's budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to meet operational and patient care goals.
Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal healthcare regulations, including the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and other relevant guidelines.
Maintain clinical expertise and serve as a resource for complex patient care issues and clinical decision-making.
Knowledge and Skills
Comprehensive knowledge of advanced nursing practices, patient care protocols, and clinical procedures.
Understanding of healthcare delivery systems, quality assurance, regulatory requirements, and resource management.
Minimum Qualifications
An associate’s degree in Nursing.
Licensure/Certifications
Must hold a valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Certification in Nursing Administration (e.g., Nurse Executive, Nurse Executive Advanced, or equivalent) is preferred but not required.
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.
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.
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.
