RN III High Risk Newborn Clinic

Arkansas Children's Hospital•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The RN III in the High Risk Newborn Clinic provides proficient nursing practice to deliver safe, effective, holistic, patient- and family-centered care for patients and families with complex needs. The role uses advanced knowledge, skills, and experience to understand situations holistically, adapt care plans, recognize deviations from expected progress, think critically, and make appropriate clinical decisions with long-term goals in view. The position promotes excellence in individualized care, interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practice, patient and family education, and continuous improvement. The RN III also serves as a clinical resource, mentor, coach, preceptor, and teacher for colleagues and students, and participates in shared decision-making and hospital initiatives. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Day shift.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college program or technical school, or a nursing diploma.
Meet one of the qualifying criteria listed under Required Work Experience; the posting does not specify the criteria.
Certification specific to the patient population.
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.
Three years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver and promote individualized, holistic, patient- and family-centered care, partnering with patients, families, and providers to plan, provide, and evaluate care.
Anticipate patient and family needs across the care continuum and serve as a resource to others.
Provide safe, effective nursing care in accordance with organizational policies, professional standards, and applicable nursing practice laws and regulations.
Demonstrate proficient technical and procedural nursing skills and promote interdisciplinary communication and continuity of care.
Assess complex patients and promote developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive care, including suitable diversional, play, or recreational activities.
Analyze patient and family information, identify problems and desired outcomes, and maintain plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition and guide others in appropriate responses.
Assess patient and family learning needs, develop individualized education plans, and evaluate whether education is complete.
Apply available evidence, patient and family preferences and values, and clinical expertise to advance evidence-based nursing practice.
Evaluate personal performance, identify professional development needs, contribute to peer evaluations, and mentor others.
Participate in and lead interdisciplinary shared decision-making councils, committees, and hospital initiatives.
Lead or participate in improvements to patient care, nursing practice, and the work environment; promote evaluation and implementation of equipment, products, and technology; and serve as a super-user for training and evaluation.
Promote accountability for care quality and advocate for patients, families, and the care team across settings.
Mentor and support participation in councils, committees, hospital initiatives, onboarding, recruitment, and retention activities; facilitate effective meetings and guide individuals and groups toward patient goals.
Promote networking and participation in community organizations focused on health and wellness.
Mentor, coach, precept, and teach healthcare professionals and students.
Perform other duties as assigned.