State of Arkansas

Headquartered at 4815 W Markham Street in Little Rock, ADH serves the entire state of Arkansas with a focus on community and population health rather than acute hospital care. Nursing positions within ADH include roles such as Communicable Disease Nurse Specialist and general public health nursing within the Division of Local Public Health. Nurses in these roles provide essential public health services including immunizations, communicable disease management, and preventive health services to Arkansans. Working as a nurse for the State of Arkansas involves significant travel between local health clinics, with frequent state and regional travel required. Positions are classified as safety-sensitive and may involve exposure to environmental hazards. The state offers a structured career-path job series for nurses, with classified pay grades such as MED05. Nurses should expect occasional work outside standard business hours and must maintain CPR certification. The work is mission-driven, focused on protecting and improving the health of all Arkansans, particularly in underserved communities across the state.

The mission of the Arkansas Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans. The broader State of Arkansas, through the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing, is dedicated to ensuring fair and safe labor practices, fostering economic growth, and protecting the welfare of workers and businesses across the state.