Registered Nurse

Job Duties

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 assess and reassess clients in the counties, develop individualized care plans, and provide oversight to the numerous providers to ensure waiver services are delivered timely and appropriately.

Without approved documentation of level of care assessments and plan of care evaluations, services cannot continue, and many individuals would otherwise be forced into a nursing home.

• Position Number:
• County: Jefferson
• Posting End Date: July 28, 2026
• Job Series: Nurses – Career-path
• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Class Code: MNU
  06P
• Pay Grade: MED
  05
• Salary Range: $75,245 - $111,363
• Licensing Verification: Arkansas State Board of Nursing online search registry

Registered 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.

• Assess patient health, monitor vital signs, and document patient progress.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with medical orders.
• Develop, implement, and update patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions and wellness practices.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care teams to plan and implement care strategies.
• Maintain accurate patient records and comply with health regulations.

• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to perform physical assessments and recognize changes in patient condition.
• Proficiency in administering medications and treatments safely.
• Strong communication skills for patient interaction and team collaboration.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Arkansas.

• One to two years verifiable RN work experience in in‑home services programs or programs providing services to aged or disabled individuals.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

In‑state and occasional overnight travel required. Must be able to drive, travel by foot to various locations, climb stairs, read and follow map directions, and independently travel to client residences, hospitals, nursing homes, rehab facilities, DHS offices, and provider agencies.

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.