Pediatric ED APRN Behavioral Health Specialist

Arkansas Children's; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock is seeking a Pediatric APRN to support the ED with advanced clinical practice. The role requires autonomous practice within a collaborative setting to assess, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients and their families.

The APRN will gather histories, perform comprehensive exams, develop plans of care, and participate in quality improvement efforts while aligning with AC values of safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence.

Qualifications

• APRN with autonomous clinical practice in pediatrics.
• Experience in acute and critical pediatric care.
• Ability to perform comprehensive health assessments.

Responsibilities

• Gathers information for new and established patients (history, tests, exams).
• Assesses patient/family physical, psychosocial, educational needs.
• Interprets health data to direct patient care.
• Provides ongoing care with pharmacologic and diagnostic treatments and education.
• Documents plan of care and health data per policy.
• Completes billing codes (ICD-9, CPT) per laws and AC policy.
• Communicates with referring physicians and hospital staff.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Disseminates relevant research findings.
• Participates in AC and national nursing organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Clinical assessment

Pediatric care

Collaboration with physicians

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree

RN license (Arkansas or Compact)

APRN-CNP certification (recommended)

Job description

Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock is seeking a Pediatric APRN to support the ED with advanced clinical practice. The role requires autonomous practice within a collaborative setting to assess, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients and their families.

The APRN will gather histories, perform comprehensive exams, develop plans of care, and participate in quality improvement efforts while aligning with AC values of safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence.