NURSE MANAGER

Date: Jun 10, 2025

Req ID: 49897

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72205

Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Anticipated Starting Salary: $79,879.00

Position Number: 22179601
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 6/20/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: 79,878.86

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

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. Consults with physicians concerning problem cases, provides assistance with case management, and refers patients to appropriate clinic or agency for treatment. Responds to emergency or life-threatening situations and administers appropriate treatment. Counsels and instructs patients and family members on proper care and use of medication and medical equipment, modifies care plan according to patient's progress, and informs of available services, if providing care in the home or hospital. Instructs individuals, families, and other groups regarding health issues, such as preventive care, nutrition, and childcare. Arranges for immunizations, blood pressure testing, and other health screening. Works with community leaders, teachers, parents, and physicians in community health education. May supervise daily activities of licensed practical nurses and nursing aides. Performs other duties as assigned.

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 clinical 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

The formal education equivalent of a diploma, associate's, or bachelor's degree in nursing. Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing in accordance with ACA 17-87-307. 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

Current Registered Nurse License approved by the Arkansas State Nursing Board.

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

Class Code: L009C

Grade: MP03

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $79,879.00 -$124,771.00

Summary

The Nurse Manager is responsible for directing and managing the staff and health services of an assigned program, facility, hospital, or geographic area. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Plans, coordinates, and directs nursing services operations by establishing nursing care standards that are in compliance with state and federal regulations and ensures quality care is provided to patients. Selects, mentors, motivates, and directs development and evaluation of the staff; establishes and tracks quality improvement indicators and other information concerning services and care, to ensure that resources are available to provide quality services. Oversees the development of patient care plans by developing treatment plans, monitoring and evaluating the quality of patient care, recommending alternative nursing methods, and developing corrective action plans regarding identified needs and deficiencies. Participates, consults, and collaborates in the development of long-range plans for health care programs; develops and recommends new and revised policies, procedures, plans, and strategies to respond to changes in program needs, objectives, and priorities and to improve the effectiveness of nursing services. Determines requirements and recommends staff, material, equipment, and contract services for nursing operations to contribute to the formulation and justification of budgetary requests. Monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines and effective delivery of services. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing. Knowledge of health care systems and services. Knowledge of the organization, operations, and services involved in the operation of a residential care facility. Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of a health care facility. Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resource and organizational management. Ability to establish comprehensive organizational systems and programs and to direct operations through subordinate managers. Ability to coordinate and direct the provision of professional nursing care and allied services to patients. Ability to evaluate programs, policies, and services and to develop and direct implementation of changes to solve problems.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing in accordance with ACA 17-87-301; plus six years experience in nursing, including four years 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.