Arkansas Department of Health
4815 W Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
Position Number: 22106906
County: Pulaski City: Little Rock
Posting End Date: 10/03/25
Administration – Office of Preparedness & Emergency Response – Heart/Stroke
*CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*
Additional Preferences:
A master’s degree in nursing or public health is preferred.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience working in direct care for cardiac patients preferred.
Experience working with healthcare quality improvement preferred.
Experience writing reports with Microsoft Office programs preferred. (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Hiring Official: D. Vrudny
The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.
Position Information
Job Series: Nurses – Career-path
Classification: Registered Nurse Supervisor/Expert
Class Code: MNU08P
Pay Grade: MED06
Salary Range: $84,274 - $124,726
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse Supervisor/Expert leads and supervises nursing teams, ensuring quality patient care delivery and adherence to healthcare standards and protocols. This position requires strong leadership, clinical expertise, and the ability to manage nursing staff in a variety of settings.
Primary Responsibilities
The assignment of supervisory duties is determined by the hiring agency's operational needs. Non-supervisory roles will serve as senior technical experts.
Supervise and provide guidance to a team of registered nurses and nursing support staff.
Oversee patient care planning, including assessing patient needs and monitoring outcomes.
Ensure compliance with state regulations, facility policies, and quality standards.
Provide clinical expertise and serve as a resource for nursing staff on complex cases.
Coordinate care across departments, ensuring efficient communication and workflow.
Assist in the development and implementation of nursing protocols and best practices.
Knowledge and Skills
Comprehensive knowledge of clinical nursing practices, management, and patient care strategies.
Strong leadership, team building, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to analyze patient data, assess outcomes, and adjust care plans as necessary.
Proficient in healthcare regulations, policies, and quality improvement initiatives.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for supervising teams and interacting with patients.
Minimum Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Arkansas. Minimum of five years of clinical nursing experience, including supervisory experience.
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.
