RN II Infusion Center

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

Provides a competent level of nursing practice to autonomously deliver safe, effective, patient- and family-centered care. Uses nursing knowledge, skill, and experience to analyze information, think critically, plan and prioritize care, make appropriate clinical judgments, and manage routine and unexpected clinical situations. The position is in the Hematology/Oncology Clinic and is scheduled four days a week on variable days, working day shift.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college program or technical school, or a nursing diploma.
• At least one year of nursing experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arkansas or a Compact State.
• Flu vaccine is required.
• Must not be a current user of medical marijuana because the position is designated safety sensitive.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• For internal employees: demonstrated performance at 100% of the previous level and a score within documented RN II/III levels via the ACHieve career ladder.
• 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 policies and procedures, professional practice standards, and state practice laws and regulations; demonstrate competent technical and procedural nursing skills.
• Communicate and collaborate through clinical documentation, hand-offs, rounds, and team meetings to support continuity of care and 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 patterns and variations, and develop and maintain plans of care with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Recognize and promptly respond to changes in patient condition.
• Assess patient and family learning needs, develop education plans, document education, and facilitate interdisciplinary teaching.
• Find and apply available evidence to guide nursing practice while considering patient and family preferences and team expertise.
• Evaluate personal performance, identify professional development needs, and provide input for peer evaluations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary shared decision-making activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient care, nursing practice, and the work environment; provide feedback and help evaluate and implement new equipment, products, and technology.
• Advocate for patients, families, and the Arkansas Children's team as needed.
• Participate in councils, committees, task forces, hospital initiatives, onboarding, recruitment, retention, and community health and wellness activities.
• Mentor, coach, and teach healthcare professionals and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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