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Arkansas Children's Hospital
Little Rock, Arkansas

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Practice Provider (APP)) – Behavioral Health

Nurse PractitionerPart-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Job Description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

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Work Shift

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Time Type

Part time

Department: CC603025 ACMG ACH ED

Summary

Part-time 20 hrs/wk - Will support behavioral health needs in the ED.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The APRN will provide behavioral health support in the Emergency Department by assessing, diagnosing, and treating pediatric patients with complex acute or chronic conditions. They will work autonomously in a collaborative setting to manage patient care, document health data, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess an active Registered Nurse license in Arkansas or a compact state. A minimum of 6 years of nursing experience is recommended, along with relevant pediatric nurse practitioner certifications.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningPediatric careClinical documentationPharmacologic treatmentDiagnostic testingPatient educationPsychosocial assessmentCritical care

Pediatric Behavioral Health — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 54% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Nurse Practitioner jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedNurse Practitioner median $139k (middle half $128k–$159k)290 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingArkansas index 86.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Practitioner listings in Arkansas121 active14,235 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% remote · 54% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Nurse Practitioner pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Nurse Practitioner roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,991 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Little Rock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$217k
Typical market rent
$1,212/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.