RN I New Graduate Resident

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest • Springdale, AR

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About The Position

Provides basic professional nursing care that is safe, effective, and focused on the patient and family. Demonstrates appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care within nursing standards. This role is for the ACNW Perioperative Services July 2027 Cohort and involves variable shifts in the Surgery department. The position is designated safety sensitive; current medical marijuana users are not eligible. 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.
• 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 organizational policies and procedures, professional standards, and applicable state practice laws and regulations.
• Apply fundamental 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 appropriate diversional, play, or recreational activities.
• Use patient information to identify basic patient and family needs and desired outcomes; collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members in developing care plans.
• 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.
• Apply evidence-based nursing practice using available evidence, patient and family preferences and values, and the team's clinical expertise.
• Support the AC Professional Practice Model and evaluate personal performance to identify strengths and professional development needs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary shared decision-making activities.
• Identify and provide 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 AC team and remain accountable for quality of 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