REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR/EXPERT

Position Number: 22151598 County: Washington Posting End Date: 7/24/2026 Anticipated Starting Salary: $84,273.90 Hiring Official: Marc Riley This position will serve as the Assistant to the Nursing Administrator. Experience in Long Term Care is preferred. This position is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing. 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 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. errPosition Information Job Series: Nurses – Career-pathClassification: Registered Nurse Supervisor/ExpertClass Code: MNU08PPay Grade: MED06Salary Range: $84,274 - $124,726Job 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.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.