NURSING ADMINISTRATOR

Job Summary

The Nursing Administrator plays a critical leadership role in overseeing and directing nursing services within a state government healthcare setting. This position requires advanced management skills, clinical expertise, and the ability to lead a team of nurses and healthcare professionals in providing high-quality patient care. The Nursing Administrator is responsible for strategic planning, policy development, staff supervision, resource management, and ensuring that all nursing services align with state healthcare regulations and standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term nursing goals, policies, and procedures that align with departmental and organizational objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing programs and services to ensure continuous improvement in care delivery.
• Supervise and manage nursing staff, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
• Manage staffing schedules and ensure adequate coverage to meet patient care needs at all times.
• Oversee the nursing department's budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to meet operational and patient care goals.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal healthcare regulations, including the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and other relevant guidelines.
• Maintain clinical expertise and serve as a resource for complex patient care issues and clinical decision-making.

Knowledge and Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of advanced nursing practices, patient care protocols, and clinical procedures.
• Understanding of healthcare delivery systems, quality assurance, regulatory requirements, and resource management.

Minimum Qualifications

• An associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Licensure/Certifications: Must hold a valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Certification in Nursing Administration (e.g., Nurse Executive, Nurse Executive Advanced, or equivalent) is preferred but not required.

Other Job Related Education and/or Experience

May be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensing requirements, upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee.

Benefits

The State of Arkansas offers employees access to health and dental benefits, retirement plans, life insurance, disability coverage, paid leave, wellness programs and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.