Registered Nurse Supervisor​/Expert

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county: pulaski
posting end date: 01/25/2026
dpsqa hiring official: crystal walton

job summary: supervise and coordinate daily activities of surveyors (rns and investigators) during annual, complaint, and pre‑license inspections. Monitor work quality, timelines, and the accuracy of the survey reports, review findings for compliance with regulations and policies. Provides hand‑on field assistance as needed to ensure thorough investigations. Train and onboard new survey team members; deliver ongoing coaching and performance feedback. Identify training needs, implement development plans, and track progress of team members.

must have skills:

experience working in a residential facility, case management skills, and field inspection experience.

excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

ability to supervise a team of field staff, manage schedules.

proficiency in conducting quality reviews.

proficiency in documentation, report writing.

ability to work in the field, extensive travel, at times with minimal notice.

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 s, 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.

job series: nurses – career‑path

classification: registered nurse supervisor/expert

class code: mnu
08p

pay grade: med
06

salary range: $84,274 - $124,726

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.

the assignment of supervisory duties is determined by the hiring agency's operational needs. Non‑supervisory roles will serve as senior technical experts. 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.

comprehensive knowledge of clinical nursing practices, management, and patient care strategies. Strong leadership, team building, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to analyze patient data, assess outcomes, and adjust care plans as necessary. Proficient in healthcare regulations, policies, and quality improvement initiatives. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for supervising teams and interacting with patients.

current registered nurse (rn) licensure in arkansas. Minimum of five years of clinical nursing experience, including supervisory experience.

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.

n/aother 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.