RN II

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest • Springdale, AR

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About The Position

The RN II provides a competent level of nursing practice to autonomously deliver 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. Care addresses patients’ physical, psychosocial, and educational needs and is provided in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, professional practice standards, and state nursing practice regulations.

This is a full-time Primary Care Clinic position with four 10-hour days, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and no weekends or holidays. Arkansas Children’s is a tobacco-free workplace, and flu vaccination is required. The position is designated safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a current medical marijuana user.

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.
• Current medical marijuana users are ineligible because the position is 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 that addresses physical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
• Apply the AC Model of Patient and Family-Centered care and demonstrate competent technical and procedural nursing skills.
• 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, evaluate variations and patterns, and recognize implications for care.
• Develop, maintain, and apply plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team; promptly respond to changes in patient condition.
• Communicate and collaborate through clinical documentation, hand-offs, rounds, and team meetings to support continuity of care and desired outcomes.
• Assess patient and family learning needs, develop education plans, document education activities, and support interdisciplinary teaching.
• Use available evidence, patient and family preferences and values, and team expertise to guide nursing practice.
• Evaluate personal performance, identify 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 evaluating and implementing equipment, products, and technology.
• Advocate 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, and participate in 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