Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Behavioral Health

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital is seeking a part-time Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to support behavioral health needs in the Emergency Department. The APRN will practice autonomously in a collaborative setting with a physician, providing care for pediatric patients and families.

Requires a Master’s Degree in Nursing and an Arkansas or Compact RN license, plus at least 6 years of nursing experience. This is a safety-sensitive, tobacco-free workplace with required flu vaccines and an equal

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing is required.
• Current RN license in Arkansas or a Compact State is required.
• At least 6 years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Gathers information for patients including medical history, diagnostic tests, and exams.
• Assesses and identifies patient/family needs and plan of care.
• Interprets health assessment data and directs patient care.
• Provides ongoing care with pharmacologic and diagnostic treatments and patient education.
• Documents all health data, plans of care, and billing codes.
• Communicates with referring physicians, health providers, and hospital staff.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and dissemination of research findings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

APRN

Nursing

Clinical assessment

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

RN license (Arkansas or Compact)

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:

Part time

Department:

CC603025 ACMG ACH ED

Summary:

Part-time 20 hrs/wk - Will support behavioral health needs in the ED.

Additional Information:

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

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

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