Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - NCH Toledo

Nationwide-Children; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Toledo seeks an experienced APRN/PA to provide high-level patient care within our hospital setting. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, evidence-based practices, and collaboration across teams to improve outcomes.

The position supports education of new staff, ongoing professional development, and participation in hospital quality initiatives, while aligning with the Ohio licensure requirements and national certifications.

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree or equivalent provision.
• Licensed as an APRN or PA in Ohio.
• Maintains national APRN certification in the appropriate population focus, or PA.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and populations; develop, implement and evaluate plans of care.
• Clearly document and communicate information in written and verbal forms.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per established guidelines.
• Utilize evidence based practice; serve as a clinical expert for policies and documentation.
• Assist in education, training and development of staff.
• Engage in quality improvement and data auditing activities.
• Leverage technology and informatics to optimize healthcare outcomes.
• Contribute to division goals and hospital strategic plan; support professional development.

Skills

Clinical Expertise

Evidence-Based Practice

Quality Improvement

Education

MSN or equivalent

Tools

EHR Systems

Clinical Informatics

Job description

Overview:Contingent position located at Nationwide Children's Hospital - ToledoJob Description Summary:Provides healthcare to individuals or groups that requires knowledge and skill obtained from advanced formal education, certification and clinical experience. Practices within professional scope and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the profession’s Code of Ethics and maintains a current Ohio Advanced License.Job Description:Essential Functions:Assesses patients and/or populations; develops, implements and evaluates plans of care; clearly documents and communicates information both in written and verbal forms.Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established guidelines and standards as necessary for the care of the patientUtilizing evidence based practice, serves as a clinical expert for policies, procedures, documentation, and skills.Assists in the education, training and development of new and existing staff members.Engages in the “community of the work unit” by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, engages in Quality Improvement.Leverages technology and informatics to optimize healthcare outcomes.Commits to continued professional development of self and others.Contributes to the division and/or specialty goals and the Hospital Strategic Plan.Education Requirement:Master of Science degree or equivalent provision.Licensure Requirement:Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Ohio.Certifications:Maintains national certification as APRN in the appropriate population foci for the position, or PA.Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneelFREQUENTLY: Repetitive hand/arm use, Standing, WalkingCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting\"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"