Neonatal NP – NICU Care Innovator

Akron Children’s Hospital; Boardman Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and specialty nursing and medical care in collaboration with a physician. The NP will practice under a Standard Care Arrangement with hospital privileges, focusing on high-acuity neonatal and pediatric care.

Requirements include NP certification, prescriptive authority or eligibility in Ohio, and potential for ongoing credentialing.

Qualifications

• Must hold national NP certification; prescriptive authority or eligibility per Ohio Board of Nursing.
• MSN or DNP degree preferred; active pursuit required if not possessed.
• New graduates accepted; no experience required.
• Active medical staff privileges and credentialing must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Performs health assessments and physical exams.
• Develops diagnoses by analyzing data.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates tests to assess health care needs.
• Provides advanced nursing care for high-acuity neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.
• Develops and implements treatment plans with collaborating physician.
• Participates in rounds and coordinates with nursing and medical teams.
• Contributes to discharge planning and patient education.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Data analysis

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree preferred

NP certification (national)

Prescriptive authority eligible (Ohio)

BLS certification

Job description

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and specialty nursing and medical care in collaboration with a physician. The NP will practice under a Standard Care Arrangement with hospital privileges, focusing on high-acuity neonatal and pediatric care.

Requirements include NP certification, prescriptive authority or eligibility in Ohio, and potential for ongoing credentialing.