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 nursing care standards. This role is for the Operating Room, July 2027 cohort, with variable shifts. The nurse provides novice-level care that addresses patients’ physical, psychosocial, and educational needs, following organizational policies, professional practice standards, and applicable nursing regulations. The position collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to plan and deliver care, supports patient and family education, and participates in improving patient care and the work environment. This position is safety sensitive. Current medical marijuana users cannot be considered. Arkansas Children’s is a tobacco-free workplace, and flu vaccination is required.

Requirements

Associate 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; this is a novice-level role.
Current medical marijuana users are ineligible for this safety-sensitive position.
Flu vaccination is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Certification specific to the patient population.

Responsibilities

Provide complete, safe, effective, patient- and family-centered nursing care that addresses physical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
Apply nursing policies and procedures, professional practice standards, and state Practice Act rules 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, including appropriate diversional, play, or recreational activities.
Use patient information to identify patient and family needs and desired outcomes; participate in collaborative care planning.
Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition, seeking assistance when needed.
Participate in assessing patient and family learning needs and developing and providing individualized education.
Use available evidence, patient and family preferences and values, and team expertise in 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.
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 to support the quality of 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.