Nurse Manager
State of Arkansas
Department of Human Services
Announces Job Search for Candidates for
Nurse Manager
Position No. 22103143
Little Rock, Arkansas
The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) is the state's largest agency with 7,000 employees working in 86 county offices serving more than one million people. Employees work in 10 major divisions and five support offices to provide services to Arkansas citizens. DHS is currently seeking to fill the position of Nurse Manager in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Responsibilities:
The Nurse Manager is responsible for directing and managing the staff and health services of an assigned program, facility, hospital, or geographic area.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
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:
The formal education equivalent of a diploma, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree in nursing; plus six years of experience in nursing, including four years of supervisory experience as a nurse in public health.
Special Work Condition/Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of home and community-based licensure requirements for residential (Assisted Living and Residential Care Facilities) and non-residential settings (Adult Day Care, Adult Day Health Care, Early Intervention Day Treatment, Adult Developmental Day Treatment). Understanding of nursing and medication administration services delivered in these HCBS residential and non-residential settings. Knowledge of licensure and complaint survey process for both HCBS residential and non-residential settings. Knowledge of policy and procedures governing these HCBS residential and non-residential settings
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing in accordance with ACA 17-87-301. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management.
Salary/Benefits:
This position provides a competitive starting salary from $79,879.00- $113,428.00 depending on qualifications, and excellent benefits including group health and life insurance, state retirement plan, and a tax deferred compensation plan, holidays and annual leave time off.
To Apply: Apply Online at https://www.ark.org/arstatejobs/index.php?ina_sec_csrf=9803c50155d2ea873e5120d12eb61ecc&ac:show:show_job=1&agencyid=104&jobid=107839
Closing Date: 10/16/2019
“The Arkansas Department of Human Services is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or political affiliation.”