RN II Cardiology Clinic

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The RN II Cardiology Clinic provides competent nursing practice to autonomously deliver safe, effective, patient- and family-centered care. The nurse uses knowledge, skill, and experience to analyze information, think critically, plan and prioritize care, make appropriate clinical judgments, and manage routine and unexpected clinical situations. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position with a day shift schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role requires an associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college program or technical school, or a nursing diploma, and one year of nursing experience. An Arkansas or Compact State RN license is required. A bachelor's degree in nursing and certification specific to the patient population are recommended. Internal employees are recommended to demonstrate 100% performance at the previous level and score within documented RN II/III levels via the ACHieve career ladder. Arkansas Children's is a tobacco-free workplace, and flu vaccines are required. This position is designated safety-sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana. Arkansas Children's is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college program or technical school, or a nursing diploma.
One year of nursing experience.
Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arkansas or a Compact State.
Flu vaccine is required.
Current medical marijuana users are ineligible because the position is safety-sensitive.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Certification specific to the patient population.
For internal employees: demonstrated performance of 100% at the previous level and a score within documented RN II/III levels via the ACHieve career ladder.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, effective, patient- and family-centered nursing care that addresses physical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
Practice in accordance with policies and procedures, professional practice standards, and state practice acts, rules, and regulations; demonstrate competent technical and procedural nursing skills.
Document clinical care meaningfully, complete hand-offs, and participate in rounds and team meetings to support continuity of care and desired patient outcomes.
Assess patients and provide developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive care, incorporating appropriate diversional, play, or recreational activities.
Analyze patient and family information, identify problems and outcomes, evaluate variations and patterns, and recognize implications for care.
Develop, maintain, and apply plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team; promptly respond to changes in patient condition.
Assess patient and family learning needs, develop education plans, document education activities, and facilitate interdisciplinary teaching.
Search for and apply the best available evidence to guide nursing practice while considering patient and family preferences and team expertise.
Support the AC Professional Practice Model, evaluate personal performance, identify professional development needs, and provide input for peer evaluations.
Participate in interdisciplinary shared decision-making activities.
Identify and provide feedback on improvement opportunities, and help evaluate and implement new 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, retention activities, and community health and wellness activities.
Mentor, coach, and teach healthcare professionals and students.
Perform other duties as assigned.