Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
| Company | Arkansas Children’s |
|---|---|
| Location | Springdale, AR, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Master’s Degree
- Nursing – 6 years of experience
- 1 of the following certifications is required – , RN License (AR or Compact State) – Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN)
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Certified Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP) – Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN)
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Acute Care (PNCB) – 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