RN II

Arkansas Children's Hospital • Little Rock, AR

6d

About The Position

Provides a competent level of nursing practice to autonomously deliver safe, effective, patient- and family-centered care. 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 position in the 3A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with a weekend-option schedule: 7 p.m.–7 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday night, plus one additional shift. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is listed.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college program or technical school, or a nursing diploma.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arkansas or a compact state.
• Meet one of the work-experience alternatives referenced in the posting; the specific alternatives are not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• One year of nursing experience.
• 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 that addresses physical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
• Provide safe, effective nursing care in accordance with policies and procedures, professional practice standards, and applicable state practice acts and regulations.
• Use 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 patient outcomes.
• Assess patients and provide developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive care, incorporating appropriate diversional, play, or recreational activities.
• Analyze patient and family information, identify problems and desired outcomes, evaluate variations and patterns, and recognize implications for care.
• Develop, maintain, and apply plans of care with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team; promptly recognize and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Assess patient and family learning needs, develop appropriate education plans, document education activities, and facilitate interdisciplinary teaching.
• Use available evidence, patient and family preferences and values, and team expertise to advance evidence-based nursing practice.
• Evaluate personal performance, identify strengths and professional development needs, and provide input for peer evaluations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary shared decision-making activities.
• Contribute to improving patient care, nursing practice, and the work environment, including providing feedback and evaluating and implementing 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, 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.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

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