Position Number: 22176791
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 7/14/2026
Anticipated Starting Salary: $105,713
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Hiring Official: Shantel Mitchell
This position is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing.
All jobs offers and continued employment are contingent upon passing the pre-employment drug-screening, criminal background check, and adult maltreatment central registry checks (if applicable). You have the right to obtain a copy of the reports from the registries.
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.
The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs serves Arkansas Veterans, and their eligible dependents, through advocacy and education to access federal and state benefits, high-quality long-term nursing care, and burial honors.
Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs Core Values
Honor
We pledge to recognize and respect the service and sacrifices of veterans and their families and courageously conduct myself ethically, honestly, and selflessly in the performance of my duties.
Service
We pledge to put veterans’ needs first, delivering timely, accessible, and veteran-centered care and benefits.
Dignity
We pledge to recognize the inherent worth of every person by treating everyone with respect, compassion, and kindness.
Respect
We pledge to hold everyone in the highest regard is the foundation of my actions by listening with empathy, valuing diverse perspectives, and acting with integrity.
Integrity
We pledge to act transparently, honestly, and ethically in all decisions and communications, by adhering to high moral principles and professional standards while maintaining trust.
Excellence
We pledge to pursue continuous improvement, evidence-based practices, and high-quality outcomes across health care, benefits, and support services.
Compassion
We pledge to show empathy and understanding in every interaction, providing care that respects mental, physical, and emotional needs.
Accountability
We pledge to take responsibility for outcomes, measure performance, fix problems quickly, and own commitments to veterans and their families.
Stewardship
We pledge to responsibly manage public resources, facilities, and personnel to maximize value and sustain services for current and future veterans.
Collaboration
We pledge to coordinate across federal, state, and community partners to deliver integrated support and seamless transitions for veterans.
Innovation
We pledge to embrace data, technology, and new approaches that improve outcomes, reduce barriers, and simplify veteran experiences.
Job Series: Nurses – Career-path
Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Class Code: MNU04P
Pay Grade: MED08
Salary Range: $105,713 - $156,455
Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution. Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Arkansas. Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.
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.
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.
When you work for the State of Arkansas, you have the unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others through the delivery of critical services. Whether improving the lives of others through workforce development, critical infrastructure repair, foster care placement, emergency response, blockchain technology, or forestry preservation, state employees add significant value to the lives of all Arkansans.
