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REGISTERED NURSE

State of Arkansas

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Compensation
$75–111K/yr
Location
Warren, AR
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Arkansas RN Licensure

Job overview

The State of Arkansas seeks a Registered Nurse for the Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center in Warren. The role provides direct patient care, including assessment, care planning, medication administration, patient and family education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The posting requires current Arkansas RN licensure and lists an anticipated starting salary of $75,245.04, with a salary range of $75,245 to $111,363.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Nursing PrinciplesPhysical AssessmentsRecognizing Patient ChangesMedication AdministrationTreatment AdministrationCommunicationTask PrioritizationTime Management

Qualifications

Arkansas RN Licensure

Benefits

401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

REGISTERED NURSE

Date: Oct 27, 2026

Req ID: 60778

Location:

Warren, AR, US, 71671

Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Anticipated Starting Salary: $75,245.04

Position Number: 22110562

County: Bradley

Posting End Date: November 4, 2024

DDS/Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center

1 Center Circle, Warren, AR 71671

870-226-6774

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.

Position Information

Job Series:Nurses – Career-path

Classification:Registered Nurse

Class Code:MNU06P

Pay Grade:MED05

Salary Range:$75,245 - $111,363

Job Summary

Registered Nurses (RNs) provide direct patient care in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and community health programs. RNs assess patient health, develop care plans, administer treatments, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care.

Primary Responsibilities

Assess patient health, monitor vital signs, and document patient progress. Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with medical orders. Develop, implement, and update patient care plans. Educate patients and families on health conditions and wellness practices. Participate in multidisciplinary care teams to plan and implement care strategies. Maintain accurate patient records and comply with health regulations.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures. Ability to perform physical assessments and recognize changes in patient condition. Proficiency in administering medications and treatments safely. Strong communication skills for patient interaction and team collaboration. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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

N/A OTHER 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.

Nearest Major Market:El Darado

How this job compares

Set against the 55,473 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$75–111K/yr
  • Arkansas median$71–102K/yr42 salary ranges
  • US median$82–110K/yr4,355 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $93K, is 10% above the Arkansas median midpoint ($85K) — in the middle half of Registered Nurse salary ranges in Arkansas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 212 open Registered Nurse jobs in Arkansas and 55,473 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (27,028 postings).
Education
4,443 of the 55,473 open Registered Nurse jobs (8%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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