RN I Resident

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock is seeking a dedicated registered nurse for our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. This full-time role provides safe, evidence-based patient care, family education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to meet pediatric needs.

Required is an Associate's degree or nursing diploma and an Arkansas RN license (or Compact State). A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is recommended.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college program or nursing diploma from a national accredited nursing school program.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a novice level of understanding and application of the AC Model of Patient and Family-Centered care. Care is complete and addresses physical, psychosocial, and educational needs of the patient and family.
• Consistently provides safe and effective nursing care at a novice level. Practice is in accordance with policies and procedures, professional practice standards, state Practice Act/Rules and Regulations. Demonstrates base technical and procedural nursing skills. Communicates through accurate clinical documentation and completes hand-offs to ensure continuity of care.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge and skills to assess patients and provide developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive care. Utilizes appropriate diversional, play, or recreational activities.
• Uses patient information to identify basic patient/family needs and desired outcomes. Participates in developing the plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team members. Identifies, seeks help from others, and responds appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Provides individualized patient and family education at novice levels. Participates in assessing patient and family learning needs and developing appropriate education plans.
• Implements evidence-based nursing practice using best available evidence, patient's and family's preferences and values, and team's clinical expertise at a novice level.
• Recognizes and supports the AC Professional Practice Model. Evaluates own performance to identify areas of strength and needs for professional development.
• Participates in interdisciplinary shared decision making activities.
• Participates in the improvement of patient care, nursing practice and the work environment by identifying and providing feedback on areas of improvement, evaluating and implementing new equipment, products and technology, etc.
• Accountable for the quality of patient care by advocating for patients, families and AC team as needed.
• Participates in councils, committees, taskforces and hospital initiatives, onboarding, recruitment, and retention activities. May participate in community activities which promote health and wellness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the "Find Jobs" report. Work Shift: Please see job description for details. Time Type: Full time Department: CC013120 3A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Summary: PICU, October 2026 Cohort, Variable Shifts Additional Information: Provides basic professional nursing care that is safe and effective and focused on the patient and family. Demonstrates appropriate assessment, planning, evaluation and implementation of patient care within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

Required Education

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma from a national accredited nursing school program.

Recommended Education

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Required Work Experience

Nursing - No experience required

Recommended Work Experience

Nursing - No experience required

Required Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN) license - Arkansas or Compact State

Recommended Certifications

Certification specific to patient population - Description

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates a novice level of understanding and application of the AC Model of Patient and Family-Centered care. Care is complete and addresses physical, psychosocial, and educational needs of the patient and family.
2. Consistently provides safe and effective nursing care at a novice level. Practice is in accordance with policies and procedures, professional practice standards, state Practice Act/Rules and Regulations. Demonstrates base technical and procedural nursing skills. Communicates through accurate clinical documentation and completes hand-offs to ensure continuity of care.
3. Demonstrates basic knowledge and skills to assess patients and provide developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive care. Utilizes appropriate diversional, play, or recreational activities.
4. Uses patient information to identify basic patient/family needs and desired outcomes. Participates in developing the plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team members. Identifies, seeks help from others, and responds appropriately to changes in patient condition.
5. Provides individualized patient and family education at novice levels. Participates in assessing patient and family learning needs and developing appropriate education plans.
6. Implements evidence-based nursing practice using best available evidence, patient's and family's preferences and values, and team's clinical expertise at a novice level.
7. Recognizes and supports the AC Professional Practice Model. Evaluates own performance to identify areas of strength and needs for professional development.
8. Participates in interdisciplinary shared decision making activities.
9. Participates in the improvement of patient care, nursing practice and the work environment by identifying and providing feedback on areas of improvement, evaluating and implementing new equipment, products and technology, etc.
10. Accountable for the quality of patient care by advocating for patients, families and AC team as needed.
11. Participates in councils, committees, taskforces and hospital initiatives, onboarding, recruitment, and retention activities. May participate in community activities which promote health and wellness.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes.

And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager

“Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst

“We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator

“Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant

“When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant