RN II Primary Care Clinic

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 in a primary care clinic. Uses knowledge, skill, and experience to analyze, think critically, plan, prioritize, and organize care; make appropriate clinical judgments; and efficiently manage routine and unexpected clinical situations. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on the day shift.

Requirements

• Associate's 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 vaccination is required.
• This is a safety-sensitive position; current users of medical marijuana cannot be considered.

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

• Apply the AC Model of Patient and Family-Centered Care, addressing patients’ and families’ physical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
• Provide safe and effective nursing care in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, professional practice standards, and applicable state practice laws and regulations; demonstrate competent technical and procedural nursing skills.
• Communicate and collaborate through meaningful clinical documentation, hand-offs, 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 to identify problems and outcomes, recognize patterns and variations, and understand their implications for care.
• Develop, maintain, and apply plans of care with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team; promptly identify and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Assess patient and family learning needs, develop appropriate education plans, document education activities, and support comprehensive interdisciplinary teaching.
• Use available evidence, patient and family preferences and values, and team expertise to advance evidence-based nursing practice.
• Evaluate personal performance, identify professional development needs, and provide input for peer evaluations while supporting the AC Professional Practice Model.
• Participate in interdisciplinary shared decision-making activities.
• Contribute to improving patient care, nursing practice, and the work environment by identifying improvement opportunities and evaluating and implementing equipment, products, and technology.
• Initiate advocacy actions for patients, families, and the AC team as needed, and remain accountable for the quality of patient care.
• Participate in councils, committees, task forces, hospital initiatives, onboarding, recruitment, and retention activities; guide individuals, groups, and activities toward patient goals and positive outcomes.
• Participate in community activities that promote health and wellness.
• 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