REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR/EXPERT
About The Position
The Registered Nurse Supervisor/Expert works in the Home and Community Based Services programs, which employ Registered Nurses across Arkansas to manage care for frail Arkansans. Nurses assess and reassess clients who meet nursing-home level-of-care eligibility or need assistance with personal care, develop individualized plans of care, and oversee providers to ensure waiver services are delivered appropriately and on time. Consistent documentation of level-of-care assessments and plan-of-care evaluations supports coordinated services and helps individuals remain in the community. Depending on agency operational needs, the position may supervise registered nurses and nursing support staff or serve as a senior technical expert. The role provides clinical guidance, oversees care planning and outcomes, supports compliance with regulations and quality standards, coordinates care across departments, and assists with nursing protocols and best practices. The position may be housed in a DHS office other than the one listed and involves in-state travel, including occasional overnight travel, to locations such as client residences, hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, DHS offices, and provider agencies.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Arkansas.
- Minimum of five years of Registered Nursing experience, including supervisory experience.
- One to two years of verifiable RN work experience with in-home services programs or programs serving aged or disabled individuals.
- Proficiency in the nursing process.
- Effective communication and ability to lead others.
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Ability to drive a car, travel by foot to various locations, climb stairs, and read and follow map directions.
- Licensure verification is completed through the Arkansas State Board of Nursing online search registry; disciplinary actions will be reviewed and considered in applicant selection.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree; MSN preferred.
- Experience with program development.
- Experience developing education programs.
- Experience using databases.
- Experience developing quality-improvement and educational programs.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and guide registered nurses and nursing support staff, or serve as a senior technical expert, depending on the hiring agency’s operational needs.
- Oversee patient care planning, including assessing needs and monitoring outcomes.
- Assess and reassess clients and develop individualized plans of care.
- Provide oversight to providers to ensure waiver services are delivered appropriately and timely.
- 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 to support effective communication and workflow.
- Assist in developing and implementing nursing protocols and best practices.
- Travel independently to client residences, hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, DHS offices, and provider agencies.
Benefits
- Pension
- Maternity leave
- Paid state holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
