Nurse Practitioner- Locust Pediatrics

Registered Nurse; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quality and Productivity Bonuses

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Akron Children’s Locust Pediatrics in Akron seeks a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to provide primary pediatric care for babies, children, and teens in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. You will work with a team of physicians and NPs, pursue leadership opportunities, participate in research, and benefit from a comprehensive benefits package and relocation assistance.

The role emphasizes continuity of care and high-quality relationships with patients and families, supported by EPIC

Qualifications

• Experience in pediatric primary care or RN background with pediatric focus.
• Interest in continuity of care and team-based practice.
• Willingness to pursue leadership opportunities and participate in research.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent primary pediatric care within a collaborative pediatric setting.
• Collaborate with physicians and NPs to coordinate care.
• Engage in opportunities for leadership and research.

Skills

Pediatric care

Continuity of care

Team-based practice

Leadership

Education

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Akron Children's Locust Pediatrics

More Than a Job, It's a Calling

Akron Children's Pediatrics (ACP) brings primary pediatric care for babies, children, and teens to many northeast Ohio communities through our 40+ pediatric offices

Whether you're a new Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, or a seasoned Nurse Practitioner with years of experience, you'll find opportunities to expand your skills, pursue leadership roles, participate in research, and help shape the future of pediatric health care.

We're particularly interested in NPs with backgrounds in pediatric primary care or strong pediatric RN experience who are excited about continuity of care and team-based practice.

If you're ready to make a difference in a collaborative, child-centered environment, we can't wait to meet you!

What makes this role a great opportunity:

• Consistent primary care practice within a collaborative pediatric setting
• Supportive physician and NP colleagues who value teamwork and mentorship
• Mission-driven work at a nationally recognized children's hospital
• Focus on quality care, patient relationships, and professional grow
• Quality and Productivity Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation assistance

Our offices follow standard hospital-based policies and enjoy the use of EPIC as a system-wide integrated electronic health record.

Hospital Overview:

Akron Children's has been caring for children since 1890. With two hospital campuses, 6 regional health centers and 50+ primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. We also partner with other health systems to bring our neonatal and pediatric expertise to patients in their community hospitals.

Ranked among America's Best Children's Hospitals since 2022, Akron Children's is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio. With more than a million patient visits a year, we've been leading the way to healthier futures for children through quality patient care, education, advocacy, community service and medical discovery for more than 130 years! Children aren't just a segment of our focus; they are our focus. The services at Akron Children's span the entire scope of medical services available today from routine and preventative care to emerging technologies in surgery and patient care.

Akron Children's is the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Northeast Ohio and the 8th largest children's hospital in the country. We are a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University. Active involvement in medical student and resident education; academic appointment at Northeast Ohio Medical University is available and commensurate with experience. Akron Children's is dedicated to family-centered care and improving the treatment of childhood illness and injury through research at the Rebecca D. Considine Clinical Research Institute.

Visit careers.akronchildrens.org or reach out to Abby Cravotta at [e-mail] today.

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