Pediatric ER APRN - Behavioral Health Lead

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, AR, seeks a highly qualified APRN to support behavioral health needs within the Emergency Department. This full-time role practices autonomously in a collaborative setting with physicians, delivering comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for pediatric patients and families.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s Degree, possess RN licensure in Arkansas or a compact state, and meet the recommended certifications in pediatric and

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required.
• RN license in Arkansas or a compact state required.
• APRN licensure with pediatric/acute care focus preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers information for new and established pediatric patients including history and assessments.
• Assesses physical, psychosocial, educational, and family needs for the assigned population.
• Interprets health data and directs patient care in collaboration with physicians.
• Provides ongoing care with pharmacologic and diagnostic treatments and family education.
• Documents care plans and outcomes in the medical record.
• Participates in quality improvement and research dissemination.

Skills

Nursing

Behavioral health assessment

Autonomous practice

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, AR, seeks a highly qualified APRN to support behavioral health needs within the Emergency Department. This full-time role practices autonomously in a collaborative setting with physicians, delivering comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for pediatric patients and families.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s Degree, possess RN licensure in Arkansas or a compact state, and meet the recommended certifications in pediatric and