Nurse Practitioner Float, Marietta/Belpre Primary Care Offices

Akron Children’s Hospital; Belpre (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Collaborative team environment

Comprehensive benefits

Generous vacation and CME

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced care across pediatric and adult populations at primary care sites in Marietta and Belpre. The role emphasizes collaboration, quality outcomes, and leadership opportunities in a child‑centered environment.

Applicants should hold an NP certification, Ohio RN license with prescriptive authority, and current BLS; ACLS/PALS may be required depending on practice setting.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing preferred.
• National NP certification from a recognized body.
• Current Ohio RN license and NP prescriptive authority or eligibility.
• ACLS or PALS may be required depending on unit.
• Current BLS training is required.
• Credentialing as active medical staff member and privileges.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care for complex acute, critical, and chronic conditions.
• Deliver care across neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations.
• Work in settings with high‑acuity monitoring and therapies.
• Review records and treatment plans to ensure quality care and ORC compliance.
• Participate in FPPE/OPPE as part of Joint Commission requirements.
• Support health promotion, prevention, and discharge planning as directed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Documentation & data analysis

Education

Master's or Doctoral in Nursing

Ohio RN license

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Ohio prescriptive authority

BLS Certification

ACLS or PALS may be required

MSN or DNP pursuit if lacking

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

EHR systems

Job description

Job Summary

Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday. The position will float between Marietta and Belpre primary care locations with minimal school health coverage.

About the Role

Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned specialist, you'll find opportunities to expand your skills, pursue leadership roles, participate in research, and help shape the future of pediatric healthcare. If you're ready to make a difference in a collaborative, child-centered environment, we can't wait to meet you!

Required Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing preferred
• National Certification as a nurse practitioner by a nationally accredited organization
• Current certificate of authority and prescription authority (or eligibility) by the Ohio Board of Nursing
• ACLS or PALS may be required based on practice setting
• Current Health Care Provider BLS training is required
• Licensed as an RN in State of Ohio
• Must obtain credentialing as an active member of medical staff and appropriate medical staff privileges
• Individuals hired without an MSN or DNP and without a certificate to prescribe must pursue and obtain a MSN or DNP degree/certificate promptly

What you can expect

• Monday‑Friday schedule with flexible planning and no call duties
• Competitive salary and multiple incentives
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous vacation and CME opportunities

Responsibilities

1. Provides advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions, including the delivery of acute care services
2. Practices with a variety of specialty‑based populations including neonatal, pediatric, and adult
3. Works in any setting requiring complex monitoring and therapies, high‑intensity nursing intervention, or continuous nursing vigilance within the range of high‑acuity care
4. Participates in quality monitoring by reviewing records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a bi‑annual basis to assure quality care and meet ORC requirements
5. Undergoes Focused Professional Performance Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Performance Evaluation (OPPE) as part of Joint Commission requirements for Advanced Practice Providers
6. Emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems
7. Assists with and facilitates discharge planning and provides consultations as directed in accordance with hospital bylaws

Technical Expertise

1. Excellent critical thinking, self‑motivation, and interpersonal communication skills
2. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database use, and other computer software for data analysis and presentations

Education and Experience

1. Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing preferred
2. Licensed as an RN in Ohio and nationally certified as a nurse practitioner
3. Current certificate of authority and prescription authority (or eligibility) by Ohio Board of Nursing; ACLS or PALS may be required based on setting
4. Obtained medical staff credentialing and appropriate privileges
5. Current BLS training required