Pediatric Research APRN

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a part-time nurse with a Master’s degree and RN license to gather patient information, assess needs, and deliver comprehensive care. The role includes documentation, billing, and collaboration with physicians and staff.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, quality improvement, and participation in professional nursing activities, with safety and regulatory compliance as core priorities.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

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:

Part time

Department:

CC038965 Veerapandiyan General Research Account

Required Education:

Master’s Degree

Recommended Work Experience:

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.