RN Home Visitor: Elevate Family & Child Health

Akron Children’s Hospital; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking an RN Home Visitor for the Nurse-Family Partnership program in Stark County. The role requires promoting high standards of nursing practice and coordinating case management for a designated caseload of pregnant and parenting families.

The position emphasizes professional practice development, teamwork, and quality improvement, with onsite responsibilities in a pediatric home care setting in Canton, Ohio.

Qualifications

• BSN required within 5 years.
• Registered Nurse licensure required. BLS certification required.
• At least two years of pediatrics or related experience (birth to 5 years) required.
• Experience in adolescent psychology, OB, home care and community nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out home visits for a caseload of pregnant/parenting women and their children under Nurse-Family Partnership protocols.
• Interact with community agencies in accordance with guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Ohio Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.
• Follow HR, Children's Home Care Group, and funding-source policies and protocols.
• Provide care addressing physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of patients across age groups.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Adolescent care

Driver's license

Education

BSN within 5 years

RN licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking an RN Home Visitor for the Nurse-Family Partnership program in Stark County. The role requires promoting high standards of nursing practice and coordinating case management for a designated caseload of pregnant and parenting families.

The position emphasizes professional practice development, teamwork, and quality improvement, with onsite responsibilities in a pediatric home care setting in Canton, Ohio.