Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NICU) – Critical Care

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner who is certified or in the process of certification. We accept new grads and experienced NNPs for a role providing primary and specialty care in collaboration with physicians, under standard care arrangements.

This position operates within Ohio's regulatory framework and hospital policies. The role emphasizes high-acuity neonatal care, interdisciplinary rounds, patient education, discharge planning, and ongoing quality improvement,

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral Degree preferred.
• National NP certification; current certificate to prescribe or eligible in Ohio.
• ACLS or PALS may be required depending on practice setting.
• Active medical staff privileges credentialing required.

Responsibilities

• Perform health assessments and physical exams.
• Develop diagnoses by analyzing collected data.
• Order and interpret tests to assess health care needs.
• Provide advanced nursing care within high-acuity settings.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to develop treatment plans.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient education.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Data analysis

Self-motivation

Education

Master's or Doctoral Degree

National Certification as NP

Prescribing authority (Ohio Board of Nursing)

ACLS/PALS if needed

Job description

Akron Children’s Hospital seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner who is certified or in the process of certification. We accept new grads and experienced NNPs for a role providing primary and specialty care in collaboration with physicians, under standard care arrangements.

This position operates within Ohio's regulatory framework and hospital policies. The role emphasizes high-acuity neonatal care, interdisciplinary rounds, patient education, discharge planning, and ongoing quality improvement,