Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A pediatric healthcare facility in Springdale is seeking a part-time Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care in a clinic setting. Responsibilities include gathering patient histories, assessing needs, delivering follow-up care, and collaborating with medical staff. Candidates must possess a Master's Degree and an RN license in Arkansas or a Compact State. This position requires effective communication and a commitment to quality improvement in patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required for the position.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arkansas or a Compact State needed.
• Active participation in professional nursing organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient information and perform comprehensive physical examinations.
• Assess and address patient/family needs for assigned populations.
• Provide ongoing care and education for patients and families.
• Document all health data accurately and in compliance with regulations.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare providers.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Patient assessment

Communication with medical staff

Pharmacologic treatments

Quality improvement participation

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

ICD-9 codes

CPT codes

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.

Time Type: Part time

Summary

Springdale – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care Clinic) – PRN, Seasonal

Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Education

Master's Degree

Required Certifications

• 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