REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR/EXPERT
About The Position
The Home and Community Based Services programs have 64 Registered Nurses located across the state for the management of approximately 10,000 frail Arkansans. Each RN has an average caseload of approximately 160 clients who meet nursing home admission level of care eligibility or physical needs which require assistance with personal care. RNs have to assess and reassess the clients in the counties, as well as develop individualized plans of care and provide oversight to the numerous providers to ensure waiver services are delivered timely and appropriately. Without approved and consistent documentation of level of care assessments and plan of care evaluation, across the state services become confusing and chaotic. Providers become frustrated and, many of the individuals would be forced into a nursing home which does not support the long-term care rebalancing initiatives for the Department of Human Services. 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.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Arkansas.
- Minimum of five years of clinical nursing experience, including supervisory experience.
- One to two years verifiable RN work experience with in-home services programs or programs providing services to aged or disabled individuals.
- Proficient in the Nursing process.
- Computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Must be able to drive car, travel by foot to various locations, climb stairs, read/follow map directions.
- Independently travel to locations including but not limited to: client residences, hospitals, nursing homes, rehab facilities, DHS offices, and provider agencies.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
- Experience with program development
- Experience with developing education programs
- Experience in using databases
- STRONG ORGANIZATIONAL AND TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS PREFERRED.
- MSN preferred.
- Experience with developing Quality improvement and educational programs.
- Effective in communication and leading others.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- pension
- maternity leave
- paid state holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
