RN I Resident

Arkansas Children's; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Nurse Resource Pool. The role focuses on delivering safe, patient-centered care across cohorts with variable shifts and safety-conscious practices.

Applicants should hold an Associate's degree or nursing diploma with an RN license in Arkansas or a Compact State; a Bachelor's in Nursing is recommended for professional development. This is a safety-sensitive, full-time role with ongoing pediatric care responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate's degree in nursing or diploma from accredited program; RN license in Arkansas or compact state.
• Recommended: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Required Certifications: RN license (Arkansas or Compact State).

Responsibilities

• Provide basic professional nursing care that is safe and effective.
• Assess, plan, evaluate and implement patient care within nursing standards.
• Document accurately and complete hand-offs for continuity of care.
• Deliver developmentally appropriate patient education and family education.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team decisions and care planning.
• Support professional practice model and participate in hospital initiatives.

Skills

RN license

Nursing care

Patient education

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree 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. Work Shift: Please See Job Description For Details. Time Type: Full time Department: CC013030 Nurse Resource Pool Summary: Nursing Resource Team, 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 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

• 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.