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

Flexible schedule

Competitive salary

Incentives

Team support

Comprehensive benefits

Vacation & CME

Job summary

Akron Childrens Hospital is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to support primary care locations in Marietta and Belpre, with school-based health responsibilities. This role blends traditional pediatric primary care with direct school health impact, enabling long-term relationships with patients and families.

You will deliver high-acuity care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and participate in quality initiatives while promoting wellness and learning readiness for

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing preferred.
• National Certification as a nurse practitioner by nationally accredited organization.
• Must have current certificate of authority and certificate to prescribe (or eligible) by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• ACLS or PALS may be required based upon practice setting.
• Current Health Care Provider BLS training is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions, including the delivery of acute care services.
• Practice with a variety of specialty-based populations including neonatal, pediatric, and adult.
• Practices in any setting in which patients require complex monitoring and therapies, high intensity nursing intervention, or continuous nursing vigilance within the range of high-acuity care.
• Participates in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a bi-annual basis to assure quality care and per ORC requirements.
• This review is completed via the Focused Professional Performance Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Performance Evaluation (OPPE) for Advanced Practice Providers as part of Joint Commission requirements.
• Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems.
• Participates in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a bi-annual basis to assure quality care and per ORC requirements.
• This review is completed via the Focused Professional Performance Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Performance Evaluation (OPPE) for Advanced Practice Providers as part of Joint Commission requirement.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Computer skills

Education

Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing

RN license in Ohio

National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner

Certificate to prescribe (or eligible) – Ohio Board of Nursing

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider for a unique opportunity supporting our primary care locations in Marietta and Belpre while also providing care within local school-based health settings. This role offers the best of both worlds, the ability to practice in a traditional pediatric primary care environment while also making a direct impact in school health. Providers in this position build meaningful long-term relationships with patients and families, improve access to care for students, and help address healthcare needs early so children can stay healthy, supported, and ready to learn.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing preferred.
• National Certification as a nurse practitioner by nationally accredited organization.
• Must have current certificate of authority and certificate to prescribe (or eligible) by the OBN.
• ACLS or PALS may be required based upon practice setting.
• Current Health Care Provider BLS training is required.

Benefits

• Monday-Friday, Flexible scheduling, No Call.
• Competitive salary and multiple incentives.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous vacation and CME.

Responsibilities

1. Provides advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions, including the delivery of acute care services.
2. Practice with a variety of specialty-based populations including neonatal, pediatric, and adult.
3. Practices in any setting in which patients require complex monitoring and therapies, high intensity nursing intervention, or continuous nursing vigilance within the range of high-acuity care.
4. Participates in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a bi-annual basis to assure quality care and per ORC requirements.
5. This review is completed via the Focused Professional Performance Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Performance Evaluation (OPPE) for Advanced Practice Providers as part of Joint Commission requirements.
6. Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems.
7. Participates in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a bi-annual basis to assure quality care and per ORC requirements.
8. This review is completed via the Focused Professional Performance Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Performance Evaluation (OPPE) for Advanced Practice Providers as part of Joint Commission requirement.

Technical Expertise

1. Excellent critical thinking, self-motivation and interpersonal communication skills essential.
2. Must be proficient in word processing, spreadsheet and database use, and other computer software programs for data analysis, and presentations.

Education and Experience

1. Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing preferred.
2. Licensed as an RN in State of Ohio, National Certification as a nurse practitioner by nationally accredited organization.
3. Must have current certificate of authority and certificate to prescribe (or eligible) by Ohio Board of Nursing. ACLS or PALS may be required based upon practice setting.
4. Must obtain credentialing as an active member of medical staff and appropriate medical staff privileges.
5. Current Health Care Provider BLS training is required.
6. Individuals hired without an MSN or DNP and those hired without a certificate to prescribe must actively pursue and obtain a MSN or DNP degree/certificate to prescribe.