Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Arkansas Children's

• $90K — $110K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Nursing or related field.
  • Current RN license in Arkansas or Compact State.
  • 6 years of nursing experience preferred.
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certification preferred.
  • Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner designations preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Gather medical history and perform comprehensive physical examinations for patients.
  • Assess and identify the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
  • Interpret health assessment data to direct patient care effectively.
  • Provide ongoing care, including pharmacologic treatments and patient education.
  • Document health data and the care plan according to policy and regulations.
  • Complete billing forms accurately according to laws and policies.
  • Communicate effectively with referring physicians and healthcare team members.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery.
  • Disseminate research findings and contribute to professional nursing knowledge.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunity for professional development and continuing education.
  • Participation in quality improvement and patient care strategies.
  • Access to advanced clinical resources and patient care practices.
  • Engagement in local and national nursing organizations.
Full Job Description
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Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC603002 ACMG Pine Bluff Clinical Operations

Summary:

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 Education:

Required Work Experience:

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.

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