REGISTERED NURSE

Position Number : 22178725\nCounty : Craighead\nPosting End Date : 10 / 22 / 2025\n\nDDS\n\nJonesboro HDC\n\n4701 Colony Drive\n\nJonesboro, AR 72404\n\n870 932 4043\n\nThe 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.\nPosition Information\n\nJob Series : Nurses – Career-path\n\nClassification : Registered Nurse\n\nClass Code : MNU06P\n\nPay Grade : MED05\n\nSalary Range : $75,245 - $111,363\n\nJob Summary\n\nRegistered Nurses (RNs) provide direct patient care in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and community health programs. RNs assess patient health, develop care plans, administer treatments, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care.\n\nPrimary Responsibilities\n\nAssess patient health, monitor vital signs, and document patient progress.\nAdminister prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with medical orders.\nDevelop, implement, and update patient care plans.\nEducate patients and families on health conditions and wellness practices.\nParticipate in multidisciplinary care teams to plan and implement care strategies.\nMaintain accurate patient records and comply with health regulations.\n\nKnowledge and Skills\n\nKnowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures.\nAbility to perform physical assessments and recognize changes in patient condition.\nProficiency in administering medications and treatments safely.\nStrong communication skills for patient interaction and team collaboration.\nAbility to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Arkansas.\n\nSatisfaction 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.\n\nLicensure / Certifications\n\nN / A\nOTHER 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.\n\nThe 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.