RN II Infectious Disease Specialty Nurse

ACNW Arkansas Children's Northwest, Inc. - Springdale, AR

Full-time - Entry Level

Springdale, AR

251-500 employees

About the position

The position involves providing competent nursing practice to deliver safe and effective patient and family-centered care. The role requires critical thinking, planning, and organization to manage both routine and unexpected clinical situations autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a competent level of understanding and application of the AC Model of Patient and Family-Centered care.
• Consistently provides safe and effective nursing care at a competent level in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Competently assesses patients and provides developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive care.
• Analyzes information to identify problems and outcomes, and develops and maintains the plan of care in collaboration with the patient and interdisciplinary team.
• Provides individualized patient and family education and documents all education activities.
• Advances evidence-based nursing practice using best available evidence and patient preferences.
• Evaluates own performance and provides input for peer evaluations.
• Participates in interdisciplinary shared decision-making activities.
• Actively participates in the improvement of patient care and nursing practice.
• Accountable for the quality of patient care and advocates for patients and families.
• Participates in councils, committees, and community activities promoting health and wellness.
• Mentors, coaches, and teaches healthcare professionals and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma.
• RN License (AR or Compact State) from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
• 1 year of nursing experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Certification specific to patient population.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401k
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities