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Arkansas Children's

Pediatric hospital providing child healthcare services

Registered Nurse 2

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLittle Rock, AR, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college program, technical school, or nursing diploma is required.
  • An Arkansas or compact-state Registered Nurse license is required.
  • The position requires autonomous provision of safe and effective patient- and family-centered care.
  • The position requires critical thinking, clinical judgment, care planning, prioritization, organization, and management of routine and unexpected clinical situations.
  • The position requires competent patient assessment and developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive care.
  • The position requires analysis of patient and family data, care-plan development, and prompt response to changes in patient condition.
  • The position requires assessment of patient and family learning needs, development of education plans, documentation of education activities, and interdisciplinary teaching.
  • The position requires searching for and applying evidence to guide clinical practice.
  • The position requires participation in interdisciplinary shared decision-making activities.
  • The position requires participation in patient-care, nursing-practice, and work-environment improvement activities, including evaluating and implementing new equipment, products, and technology.
  • The position requires patient-care advocacy and accountability for care quality.
  • The position requires participation in councils, committees, task forces, hospital initiatives, onboarding, recruitment, and retention activities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe and effective patient- and family-centered nursing care.
  • Communicate and collaborate through clinical documentation, handoffs, rounds, and team meetings to support continuity of care and desired patient outcomes.
  • Anticipate and incorporate appropriate diversional, play, or recreational activities into patient care.
  • Provide individualized patient and family education and facilitate comprehensive interdisciplinary teaching.
  • Advance evidence-based nursing practice using available evidence, patient and family preferences and values, and team clinical expertise.
  • Evaluate personal performance to identify strengths and professional-development needs and provide input for peer evaluations.
  • Guide individuals, groups, and activities to achieve patient goals and positive outcomes.
  • Participate in community activities that promote health and wellness.
  • Mentor, coach, and teach healthcare professionals and students.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in nursing is recommended.
  • One year of nursing experience is recommended.
  • Certification specific to the patient population is recommended.
  • Internal employees may demonstrate performance at 100% of the previous level and score within documented RN II/III levels through the ACHieve career ladder.

About the Company

Arkansas Children's

Pediatric hospital providing child healthcare services

Arkansas Children’s Hospital provides pediatric medical care across many specialties through a Little Rock-based hospital and a network of clinics. It delivers emergency, inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic services, and disease-specific clinics, with care coordinated through doctors, referrals, and online tools like patient portals and bill payment. The hospital stands out by focusing on family-centered, kid-specific care, offering extensive community programs, education, and research through the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute and clinical trials. Its goal is to improve children’s health by delivering comprehensive care close to home, expand access with new facilities in Northwest Arkansas, and support families with resources and partnerships.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$36.7M
Headquarters
Little Rock, AR
Founded
1912

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