APRN-Pediatric Otolaryngology

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides comprehensive, compassionate, evidence-based care to pediatric patients and their families at Arkansas Children's Northwest Campus in Springdale, Arkansas. The role extends the patient care and administrative services of UAMS physicians. The position is in the Department of Otolaryngology Nursing Services and is a regular, non-tenure faculty position. Work shifts vary.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Two years of nursing experience.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Arkansas.
• Current Arkansas APRN/CPN license.
• National certification in Pediatric Acute Care or Pediatric Primary Care.
• Current Basic Life Support certification, or ability to obtain it within the first 30 days of employment.
• Ability to safely operate nursing equipment essential to the role, including scales, procedural equipment, needles, blood pressure equipment, and EKG machines.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of primary and/or acute pediatric care experience.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA license obtained before the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Gather and evaluate perinatal and medical histories, diagnostic test results, physical examination findings, and behavioral, developmental, and psychosocial assessments.
• Differentiate between normal and abnormal findings across all body systems.
• Apply critical thinking and the nursing process to identify patients’ and families’ short- and long-term physical, psychological, educational, and cultural needs.
• Provide ongoing and follow-up care, including patient and family education.
• Interpret health assessment data and use clinical findings to guide patient care.
• Develop short- and long-term care plans, including appropriate pharmacologic and diagnostic treatments.
• Document health information, care plans, and services according to established policies.
• Evaluate patients’ and families’ responses to the plan of care through systematic follow-up.
• Document outcomes, reassess progress, and modify care plans as needed to achieve established health goals.
• Complete billing documentation accurately, including diagnostic and treatment codes, in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Communicate and collaborate with referring physicians, allied health professionals, and hospital staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Undergraduate education discount for staff and dependents.
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level