RN II

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest • Springdale, AR

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About The Position

The RN II provides competent nursing practice and autonomously delivers 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 position is in Cardiology Specialty Clinics and is described as a Cardiology Specialty Nurse working Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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.

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 that addresses physical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
• Provide safe and effective nursing care in accordance with policies and procedures, professional practice standards, and applicable state practice laws and regulations; demonstrate competent technical and procedural nursing skills.
• Communicate and collaborate through clinical documentation, patient 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 suitable 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 collaboratively 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 activities, and facilitate interdisciplinary teaching.
• Use available evidence, patient and family preferences and values, and clinical expertise to guide nursing practice.
• 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 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 as needed and remain accountable for care quality.
• Participate in councils, committees, task forces, 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.

What This Job Offers

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