RN- Little Rock

Registered Nurse- Arkansas State Hospital

Job # 33798

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Responsibilities:

The Registered Nurse - Hospital is responsible for providing direct patient care and the provision of other patient services in a hospital setting. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Special Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

May be required to work rotating shifts or hours other than normal working hours or to be on call. Knowledge of professional nursing theories, concepts, and methods. Ability to develop patient care plan and participate in diagnosis and development of treatment goals. Ability to apply comprehensive nursing care to clients in all age groups in a hospital setting. Ability to assign and coordinate work activities and monitor the performance of subordinates. Ability to instruct patients and families on self-help care. Ability to assist physicians with routine and emergency care.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Arkansas, State Board of Nursing in accordance with ACA 17-87-301; plus one year experience in nursing.

Salary/Benefits:

This position provides a competitive minimum starting salary of $63,830.00 with excellent benefits including group health and life insurance, state retirement plan, paid maternity leave after 1 year, paid holidays and annual leave time off.

“The Arkansas Department of Human Services is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or political affiliation.”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $63,830.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Arkansas RN (Required)

Work Location: In person