RN I New Graduate Resident

Arkansas Children's Hospital•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The RN I New Graduate Resident provides basic professional nursing care that is safe, effective, and focused on the patient and family. The nurse demonstrates appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care according to nursing care standards. This role is for the Emergency Department, July 2027 cohort, with variable shifts. The position provides novice-level nursing care and supports patient- and family-centered practice. The nurse assesses patient needs, collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement care plans, provides individualized education, documents care accurately, and seeks assistance when patient conditions change. The role also includes participation in shared decision-making, quality improvement, professional development, and hospital initiatives.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college program or technical school, or a nursing diploma from a nationally accredited nursing school program.
Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arkansas or a compact state.
No nursing experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Certification specific to the patient population.

Responsibilities

Provide complete patient- and family-centered care that addresses physical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
Deliver safe and effective nursing care in accordance with policies and procedures, professional practice standards, and applicable state Practice Act rules and regulations.
Use basic technical and procedural nursing skills, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and complete hand-offs to support continuity of care.
Assess patients and provide developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive care, including appropriate diversional, play, or recreational activities.
Use patient information to identify patient and family needs and desired outcomes; collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members in developing plans of care.
Identify changes in patient condition, seek assistance, and respond appropriately.
Participate in assessing patient and family learning needs and developing and providing individualized education.
Apply evidence-based nursing practice using available evidence, patient and family preferences and values, and the team's clinical expertise.
Evaluate personal performance, identify strengths and professional development needs, and support the AC Professional Practice Model.
Participate in interdisciplinary shared decision-making activities.
Identify and provide feedback on opportunities to improve patient care, nursing practice, and the work environment; evaluate and implement new equipment, products, and technology.
Advocate for patients, families, and the AC team to support quality patient care.
Participate in councils, committees, taskforces, hospital initiatives, onboarding, recruitment, and retention activities; may participate in community health and wellness activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.