RN I New Graduate Resident

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

Provides basic professional nursing care that is safe and effective and focused on the patient and family. Demonstrates appropriate assessment, planning, evaluation, and implementation of patient care within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care. This position is in the 3K Infant Toddler Unit for the July 2027 cohort and has variable shifts.

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 required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a novice-level understanding and application of the AC Model of Patient and Family-Centered care, addressing patients’ and families’ physical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
Provide safe and effective nursing care in accordance with policies and procedures, professional practice standards, and state Practice Act, Rules, and Regulations; demonstrate basic technical and procedural nursing skills.
Document clinical care accurately and complete hand-offs to support continuity of care.
Assess patients and provide developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive care, including use of 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 and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition, seeking help when needed.
Provide individualized patient and family education at a novice level; participate in assessing learning needs and developing education plans.
Implement evidence-based nursing practice using available evidence, patient and family preferences and values, and the team's clinical expertise.
Recognize and support the AC Professional Practice Model; evaluate personal performance to identify strengths and professional development needs.
Participate in interdisciplinary shared decision-making activities.
Contribute to improving patient care, nursing practice, and the work environment by providing feedback and evaluating and implementing new equipment, products, and technology.
Advocate for patients, families, and the AC team to support quality patient care.
Participate in councils, committees, task forces, hospital initiatives, onboarding, recruitment, and retention activities; may participate in community health and wellness activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.