RN I New Graduate Resident

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest • Little Rock, AR

6d

About The Position

Provides basic professional nursing care that is safe and effective, with a focus on the patient and family. Demonstrates appropriate assessment, planning, evaluation, and implementation of patient care within nursing care standards. This position is for the PICU/3C Intermediate Care Unit, July 2027 cohort, with variable shifts. It is designated as safety sensitive. Arkansas Children's is a tobacco-free workplace, and flu vaccines are 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; the role is described at a novice level.
• Must not be a current user of medical marijuana because the role is designated safety sensitive.
• Flu vaccine required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide complete, safe, and effective nursing care that addresses patients’ physical, psychosocial, and educational needs and those of their families.
• Deliver care in accordance with policies and procedures, professional practice standards, and applicable state practice acts, rules, and regulations.
• Use basic technical and procedural nursing skills; document 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.
• Provide individualized patient and family education; participate in assessing learning needs and developing education plans.
• Apply 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 to improvements in patient care, nursing practice, and the work environment by identifying and providing feedback on improvement opportunities and evaluating or implementing 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.

What This Job Offers

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