Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Practice Provider (APP))
About The Position
Arkansas Children's is a tobacco-free workplace and requires flu vaccines. This position is safety-sensitive and cannot be filled by a current user of medical marijuana. The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Practice Provider - APP) utilizes a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of actual and potential health problems of pediatric patients and their families. This role provides care for patients with unstable chronic, complex acute, and critical conditions. The APP possesses advanced knowledge, skill, and competence in providing care to specific patient and family populations and serves across the AC care continuum as a clinical resource. The APP practices autonomously in a collaborative practice setting with a physician.
Requirements
- Master's Degree
- Nursing - 6 years of experience
- 1 of the following certifications is required - Registered Nurse (RN) license - Arkansas or Compact State
Nice To Haves
- ortho experience strongly preferred
- 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
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.
Benefits
- Flu vaccines are required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
