Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital in Springdale seeks an APRN/NP to provide inpatient pediatric care, collaborating with hospitalists to evaluate and coordinate care for hospitalized children.

The role emphasizes autonomous practice within a physician-led team, advanced assessment skills, and ability to manage complex pediatric conditions while engaging families in care planning.

Qualifications

• Gathers information for patients including medical history and physical assessments.
• Assesses and identifies patient/family needs for pediatric care.
• Interprets health assessment data to direct patient care.
• Documents health data, plans, and outcomes according to policy.

Responsibilities

• Gathers information for new and established patients, including medical history and assessments.
• Assesses patient and family physical, psychosocial, educational, and cultural needs.
• Interprets health data and applies findings to patient care.
• Provides ongoing care including pharmacologic and diagnostic treatments and education.
• Documents all health data and plans, including billing codes where applicable.
• Communicates with referring physicians, healthcare providers and hospital staff.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and research dissemination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Collaborative practice

Clinical assessment

Education

Master's Degree

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:

CC603013 ACMG ACNW IP

Summary:

Springdale - Inpatient

Additional Information:

Will provide comprehensive inpatient pediatric care in collaboration with hospitalist physicians, supporting the evaluation, treatment, and coordination of care for hospitalized children.

An APRN utilizes a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of actual and potential health problems of pediatric patients and their families. Provides care for patients with unstable chronic, complex acute and critical condition. Possesses an advanced knowledge level, skill, and competence in the provision of care to specific patient and family populations and serves across the AC care continuum as a clinical resource. The APRN practices autonomously in a collaborative practice setting with a physician.

Required Education:

Master's Degree

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

Recommended Work Experience:

Nursing - 6 years of experience

Required Certifications:

1 of the following certifications is required - , Registered Nurse (RN) license - Arkansas or Compact State

Recommended Certifications:

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP) - Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN)
• Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
• Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Dual Acute Care/Primary Care - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (CPNP-PC) - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
• Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - ANCC

Description

• Gathers information for both new and established patients such as medical history, diagnostic tests, comprehensive physical examination, behavioral, development and psychosocial assessments.
• Assesses and identifies patient/family physical, psychosocial, educational, and cultural needs for assigned patient population.
• Accurately interprets health assessment data and applies findings in directing patient care.
• Provides ongoing and follow-up care including appropriate pharmacologic and diagnostic treatments and patient/family education.
• Documents all health data including plan of care and care according to policy, patient/family outcomes, and reassessments and plan modifications.
• Accurately completes all billing forms, including diagnostic (ICD-9) and treatment (CPT) codes, based on federal and state laws and AC policy.
• Communicates with referring physicians, health providers, and hospital staff as appropriate.
• Actively participates in quality improvement activities and the development strategies to improve patient care delivery and cost effectiveness.
• Disseminates relevant research findings through practice, publication, education, and/or consultation.
• Participates in AC, local and national professional nursing organizations as appropriate to maintain and share expertise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.