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Position Number: 22179609Â
County: SalineÂ
Posting End Date:Â September 22, 2026Â
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents by monitoring vital signs, developing and updating resident care plan for completion of treatment goals, reviewing residents’ charts for physician orders, progress notes and physical complaints, and performing other nursing procedures as directed.Â
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Arkansas Health Center is a long-term care facility that requires 24hr coverage & it is imperative to have qualified Nurses. This 2nd RN will assist the Unit RN Supervisor with the skilled care on our Willow Unit to provide a collaborative skilled nursing team. Vent/Trach experience is strongly preferred.  LTC experience is preferred in order to manage the unit with the skill & expertise needed to ensure compliance with OLTC guidelines. This position works closely with and provides leadership to the CNA & ancillary staff. Typically this position  works M-F 8 hr. shifts, though hours may vary at times to 12 hours as needed to assist with Unit Coverage
The 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.
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Position Information
Job Series: Nurses – Career-path
Classification: Registered Nurse
Class Code: MNU06P
Pay Grade: MED05
Salary Range: $75,245 - $111,363
Job Summary
Primary Responsibilities
Knowledge and Skills
Minimum Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Arkansas.
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
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.
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