NURSING ADMINISTRATOR
Location: Central Office - Pine Bluff, Jefferson County
Anticipated starting salary: $105,713.09. Salary range: $105,713 - $156,455.
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About the Role
The Nursing Administrator provides critical leadership 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 to deliver high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include strategic planning, policy development, staff supervision, resource management, and ensuring compliance with state healthcare regulations and standards. The role reports to senior healthcare leadership and involves collaboration with physicians, administrative staff, and other healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement long-term nursing goals, policies, and procedures aligned 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 to ensure adequate coverage for patient care needs at all times.
- Oversee the nursing department’s budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation to meet operational and patient care goals.
- Ensure compliance with 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.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Nursing.
- 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 substitute for all or part of these requirements, except for certification or licensure, upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee.
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.