RN I New Graduate Resident

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest • Little Rock, AR

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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 position is for the Burn Unit, July 2027 cohort, with variable shifts. The role is designated safety sensitive. Arkansas Children's is a tobacco-free workplace, and flu vaccination is required.

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

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 and procedures, professional practice standards, and applicable state laws 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 appropriate diversional, play, or recreational activities.
• Use patient information to identify basic 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.
• Use available evidence, patient and family preferences and values, and team expertise to implement evidence-based nursing practice.
• Evaluate own performance, identify strengths and professional development needs, and support the AC Professional Practice Model.
• Participate in interdisciplinary shared decision-making activities.
• Contribute 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 Arkansas Children's 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.

What This Job Offers

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