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Arkansas Children's

Pediatric hospital providing child healthcare services

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Advanced Practice Provider

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSpringdale, AR, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree is required.
  • A Registered Nurse license from Arkansas or a Compact State is required.
  • Recommended work experience is six years in nursing.
  • An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse–Certified Nurse Practitioner credential from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Acute Care credential, a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Dual Acute Care/Primary Care credential, a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Primary Care credential, or a Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner credential is recommended.
  • Orthopedic experience is strongly preferred.
  • The role requires a high level of expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and treating actual and potential health problems of pediatric patients and their families.
  • The role requires advanced knowledge, skill, and competence in providing care to specific patient and family populations.
  • The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse practices autonomously in a collaborative practice setting with a physician.

Responsibilities

  • Gather information for new and established patients, including medical history, diagnostic tests, comprehensive physical examinations, and behavioral, developmental, and psychosocial assessments.
  • Assess and identify the physical, psychosocial, educational, and cultural needs of patients and families in the assigned patient population.
  • Interpret health assessment data accurately and apply findings to direct patient care.
  • Provide ongoing and follow-up care, including appropriate pharmacologic and diagnostic treatments and patient and family education.
  • Document health data, including the plan of care and care according to policy, patient and family outcomes, reassessments, and plan modifications.
  • Complete billing forms accurately, including diagnostic (ICD-9) and treatment (CPT) codes, in accordance with federal and state laws and organizational policy.
  • Communicate with referring physicians, health providers, and hospital staff as appropriate.
  • Participate actively in quality improvement activities and develop strategies to improve patient care delivery and cost effectiveness.
  • Disseminate relevant research findings through practice, publication, education, and/or consultation.
  • Participate in organizational, local, and national professional nursing organizations as appropriate to maintain and share expertise.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Recommended education is not specified.

About the Company

Arkansas Children's

Pediatric hospital providing child healthcare services

Arkansas Children’s Hospital provides pediatric medical care across many specialties through a Little Rock-based hospital and a network of clinics. It delivers emergency, inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic services, and disease-specific clinics, with care coordinated through doctors, referrals, and online tools like patient portals and bill payment. The hospital stands out by focusing on family-centered, kid-specific care, offering extensive community programs, education, and research through the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute and clinical trials. Its goal is to improve children’s health by delivering comprehensive care close to home, expand access with new facilities in Northwest Arkansas, and support families with resources and partnerships.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$36.7M
Headquarters
Little Rock, AR
Founded
1912

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