Workforce Flex RN

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest•Springdale, AR

About The Position

Provides competent 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 clinical judgments, and manage routine and unexpected clinical situations. This is a temporary, 22-week assignment in the Emergency Department, scheduled for 36 hours per week on evenings and nights. The position pays $65 per hour, offers expedited orientation, and is eligible for a completion bonus. It is not eligible for benefits or paid time off. The role is designated safety sensitive; current medical marijuana users cannot be hired. Arkansas Children's is a tobacco-free workplace, and flu vaccination is required.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent, or nursing diploma.
One year of nursing experience.
Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arkansas or a Compact State.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide complete patient- and family-centered care addressing physical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
Deliver safe and effective nursing care consistent with organizational policies and procedures, professional practice standards, and applicable state practice laws and regulations.
Use competent technical and procedural nursing skills.
Communicate and collaborate through clinical documentation, complete handoffs, rounds, and team meetings to support continuity of care and desired patient outcomes.
Assess patients and provide developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive care; incorporate appropriate diversional, play, or recreational activities.
Analyze patient and family information to identify problems and outcomes, evaluate variations and patterns, and recognize implications for care.
Develop, maintain, and implement plans of care collaboratively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
Recognize and promptly 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 the team's clinical expertise to guide nursing practice.
Evaluate own performance, identify strengths and 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 care team to support quality care.
Participate in councils, committees, task forces, hospital initiatives, onboarding, recruitment, retention, and community health and wellness activities.
Mentor, coach, precept, and teach healthcare professionals and students.
Perform other duties as assigned.