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
  • Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arkansas or Compact State
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certification preferred
  • 6 years of nursing experience recommended
  • Expertise in pediatric care and health assessment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Gather patient information including medical history and comprehensive assessments
  • Identify and assess patient and family needs in assigned population
  • Interpret health data to guide patient care decisions
  • Provide continuous follow-up care and patient education
  • Document all health data and maintain accurate records
  • Complete billing forms accurately, following regulations
  • Communicate effectively with healthcare providers and staff

Benefits

  • Collaborative practice environment with physicians
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Involvement in quality improvement activities
  • Participation in local and national nursing organizations
  • Access to relevant research and educational resources
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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