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Arkansas Children's

Pediatric hospital providing child healthcare services

Registered Nurse New Grad Resident

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college program or technical school, or a nursing diploma from a nationally accredited nursing school program.
  • An Arkansas or Compact State Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe and effective patient- and family-focused nursing care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing-care standards.
  • Deliver complete care addressing patients' and families' physical, psychosocial, and educational needs, applying the AC Model of Patient and Family-Centered Care at a novice level.
  • Provide safe and effective nursing care at a novice level in accordance with policies, procedures, professional practice standards, and state Practice Act rules and regulations; use base technical and procedural nursing skills, document clinical care accurately, and complete hand-offs for continuity.
  • Assess patients and provide developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive care, using appropriate diversional, play, or recreational activities.
  • Use patient information to identify patient and family needs and desired outcomes; collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care; identify and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition, seeking assistance as needed.
  • Provide individualized patient and family education at a novice level; participate in assessing learning needs and developing education plans.
  • Apply evidence-based nursing practice using the best available evidence, patient and family preferences and values, and the team's clinical expertise at a novice level.
  • Recognize and support the AC Professional Practice Model, and evaluate personal performance to identify strengths and professional-development needs.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary shared decision-making activities.
  • Contribute to improving patient care, nursing practice, and the work environment by identifying and providing feedback on improvement opportunities and evaluating and implementing equipment, products, and technology.
  • Be accountable for care quality by advocating for patients, families, and the AC team as needed.
  • Participate in councils, committees, taskforces, hospital initiatives, onboarding, recruitment, and retention activities; may participate in community activities that promote health and wellness.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is recommended.
  • Certification specific to the patient population is recommended.

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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