RN I New Graduate Resident

Arkansas Children's Hospital • Springdale, AR

2d

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 nursing care standards. This role is part of the ACNW Nurse Resource Team July 2027 cohort and works variable shifts.

The nurse provides novice-level patient- and family-centered care, including developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive assessment, care planning, education, implementation, and evaluation. The position supports evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, professional development, patient advocacy, and improvement of patient care and the work environment.

This is a full-time, safety-sensitive position. Arkansas Children's is a tobacco-free workplace, and flu vaccination is required. Current medical marijuana users are not eligible for this safety-sensitive position.

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.
• Must not be a current user of medical marijuana because the position is safety sensitive.
• Flu vaccination is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide complete patient- and family-centered care addressing physical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
• Provide safe and effective nursing care in accordance with policies, procedures, professional practice standards, and applicable state practice laws and regulations.
• Use foundational 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 appropriate diversional, play, or recreational activities.
• Use patient information to identify patient and family needs and desired outcomes; participate in developing plans of care with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Recognize changes in patient condition, seek assistance, and respond appropriately.
• Participate in assessing patient and family learning needs and developing education plans; provide individualized education at a novice level.
• 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 and identify professional development needs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary shared decision-making activities.
• Contribute feedback on opportunities to improve patient care, nursing practice, and the work environment; evaluate and implement equipment, products, and technology.
• Advocate for patients and families and support the AC team to maintain 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree