RN II

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest•Springdale, AR

About The Position

Provides a competent level of nursing practice to autonomously deliver safe and effective, patient- and family-centered care. Applies knowledge, skill, and experience to analyze information, think critically, plan and prioritize care, make clinical judgments, and manage routine and unexpected clinical situations. This is a full-time position in the Inpatient Medical Surgical department. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is noted. The nurse provides care that addresses patients’ and families’ physical, psychosocial, and educational needs, and works collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to plan and evaluate care. The role includes patient and family education, evidence-based practice, advocacy, participation in shared decision-making and improvement activities, and mentoring and teaching healthcare professionals and students.

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 vaccination is required.
Must not be a current medical marijuana user 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 safe, effective, patient- and family-centered nursing care in accordance with policies, procedures, professional practice standards, and applicable nursing laws and regulations.
Demonstrate competent technical and procedural nursing skills.
Document care meaningfully, complete handoffs, and participate in 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 desired outcomes, recognize patterns and variations, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
Develop, maintain, and apply plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Assess patient and family learning needs, create education plans, document education activities, and facilitate interdisciplinary teaching.
Search for and apply the best available evidence in clinical practice while considering patient and family preferences and values and the team’s 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 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, and community health and wellness activities.
Mentor, coach, and teach healthcare professionals and students.
Perform other duties as assigned.