Position Number: 22097589
County: Faulkner
Posting End Date: June 11, 2026
Conway Human Development Center
150 E. Siebenmorgen Rd.
Conway, AR 72032
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
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 agencys 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.
Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee's demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.
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.