Workforce Flex RN

Arkansas Children's Hospital•Springdale, AR

About The Position

Provides competent nursing practice and autonomously delivers safe, effective, patient- and family-centered care. Uses nursing knowledge, skills, and experience to analyze information, think critically, plan and prioritize care, make clinical judgments, and manage routine and unexpected clinical situations. This assignment is in the ACNW Emergency Department, with evening/night coverage, for 22 weeks and 36 hours per week. The position is temporary and part time, pays $65 per hour, includes expedited orientation, and is eligible for a completion bonus. It is not eligible for benefits or paid time off. The role applies the AC Model of Patient and Family-Centered Care and the AC Professional Practice Model. The nurse provides developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive care; collaborates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team; supports evidence-based practice; and contributes to quality improvement, professional development, and nursing initiatives. Arkansas Children's is a tobacco-free workplace, and flu vaccination is required. This is a safety-sensitive position and cannot be filled by a current medical marijuana user.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent, or nursing diploma.
At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arkansas or a compact state.
Flu vaccination is required.
Must not be a current user of medical marijuana because the position is safety sensitive.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide complete, safe, effective, patient- and family-centered nursing care addressing physical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
Practice according to organizational policies and procedures, professional practice standards, and state practice laws and regulations; demonstrate competent technical and procedural nursing skills.
Document clinical care meaningfully, provide complete hand-offs, 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 outcomes, recognize patterns and implications, and develop and maintain plans of care with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Identify and respond promptly and competently to changes in patient condition.
Assess patient and family learning needs, develop appropriate education plans, document education activities, and facilitate interdisciplinary teaching.
Find and apply available evidence to guide clinical practice while considering patient and family preferences and values and the team's clinical expertise.
Evaluate personal 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 AC team to support quality patient 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.