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Arkansas Children's

Pediatric hospital providing child healthcare services

RN 1 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

  • 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 is required.
  • A flu vaccine is required.
  • Candidates must not be current users of medical marijuana because the position is safety sensitive.

Responsibilities

  • Provide basic professional nursing care that is safe, effective, and focused on the patient and family, including assessment, planning, evaluation, and implementation of care within nursing standards.
  • Demonstrate novice-level understanding and application of the AC Model of Patient and Family-Centered Care, addressing physical, psychosocial, and educational needs of patients and families.
  • Provide safe and effective novice-level nursing care in accordance with policies and procedures, professional practice standards, and applicable state practice acts and rules; demonstrate foundational technical and procedural nursing skills; document clinical care accurately and complete hand-offs to ensure continuity.
  • Assess patients and provide developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive care, using appropriate diversional, play, or recreational activities.
  • Use patient information to identify basic patient and family needs and desired outcomes; participate in developing plans of care with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members; identify changes in patient condition, seek assistance, and respond appropriately.
  • 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.
  • Recognize and support the AC Professional Practice Model; evaluate personal performance to identify strengths and professional development needs.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary shared decision-making activities.
  • Contribute to improvement of patient care, nursing practice, and the work environment by identifying and providing feedback on improvement opportunities and evaluating and implementing 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, 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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