Pediatric Acute Care NP: Autonomous Clinician

Arkansas Children's; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking an APRN for the Springdale/ Bentonville urgent care setting with strong pediatrics experience. The role requires autonomous practice in a collaborative environment with a physician and a Master’s degree in nursing along with an Arkansas RN license or Compact state.

Pediatric/urgent care nursing experience is preferred. The department emphasizes high-level patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment within a pediatric care continuum, including

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing required.
• Arkansas RN license (or Compact State) required.
• Nursing experience in pediatrics or urgent care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers information for new and established patients such as medical history, diagnostic tests, comprehensive physical examination, developmental assessments.
• Assesses and identifies patient/family physical, psychosocial, educational, and cultural needs for the patient population.
• Interprets health assessment data and applies findings in directing patient care.
• Provides ongoing and follow-up care including pharmacologic and diagnostic treatments and patient/family education.
• Documents all health data including plan of care and outcomes according to policy.
• Communicates with referring physicians, health providers, and hospital staff as appropriate.

Skills

APRN

Pediatrics

Urgent Care

RN License

Clinical Autonomy

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking an APRN for the Springdale/ Bentonville urgent care setting with strong pediatrics experience. The role requires autonomous practice in a collaborative environment with a physician and a Master’s degree in nursing along with an Arkansas RN license or Compact state.

Pediatric/urgent care nursing experience is preferred. The department emphasizes high-level patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment within a pediatric care continuum, including