NICU Neonatal Nurse Practitioner – Onsite Leader

Ascension St Vincent; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension St Vincent in Ohio is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner who is certified or in process of certification. The role accepts both new grads and experienced NNPs, working in collaboration with physicians to deliver high-quality care across neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations.

Responsibilities include health assessments, developing treatment plans, prescribing where allowed, and participating in rounds and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree preferred for Nurse Practitioner.
• National NP certification and current prescriptive authority or eligibility.
• ACLS or PALS may be required depending on practice setting; must obtain credentialing.
• Current BLS training required; MSN/DNP or equivalent progress towards degree must be pursued.

Responsibilities

• Performs health assessments and physical exams; identifies risk factors.
• Develops diagnoses by analyzing collected data and orders/tests as needed.
• Provides advanced nursing care and may prescribe medications as allowed by policy.
• Collaborates with physicians and medical staff to develop treatment plans.
• Participates in rounds, discharge planning, and quality monitoring per policy.
• Serves as resource for staff and may precept APN students.
• Practices with neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations as required.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Self-motivation

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree preferred

National NP certification (prescribe authority)

MSN or DNP certification to prescribe required if not currently held

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Ascension St Vincent in Ohio is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner who is certified or in process of certification. The role accepts both new grads and experienced NNPs, working in collaboration with physicians to deliver high-quality care across neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations.

Responsibilities include health assessments, developing treatment plans, prescribing where allowed, and participating in rounds and discharge planning.