Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (APP) - Behavioral Health

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 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:

Full time

Department:

CC603025 ACMG ACH ED

Summary:

Full-time 40 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

Recommended Work Experience:

Nursing - 6 years of experience

Required Certifications:

1 of the following certificates 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.