RN I New Graduate Resident

Arkansas Children's Hospital•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 nursing care standards. This is a Nurse Resource Team position for the July 2027 cohort, with variable shifts, in the Nurse Resource Pool.

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.
This is a safety-sensitive position and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

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 consistent with policies and procedures, professional practice standards, and applicable state laws and regulations; demonstrate 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, using suitable 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 on plans of care.
Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition, seeking help when needed.
Assess patient and family learning needs and participate in developing and providing individualized education.
Use available evidence, patient and family preferences and values, and clinical expertise to implement evidence-based nursing practice.
Evaluate personal performance, identify strengths and professional development needs, and support the AC Professional Practice Model.
Participate in interdisciplinary shared decision-making activities.
Contribute feedback and participate in improvements to patient care, nursing practice, and the work environment, including evaluating and implementing 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.