Nurse Practitioner: New Primary Care Location, Cleveland- $35,000 Bonus

Job Requisition Number: 32988 Compensation: $35,000 bonus + additional incentives Primary location: New primary care location inside the Boys & Girls Club, 6114 Broadway Ave, Cleveland, OH Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, 40 hours per week Akron Children’s is expanding care in the community and is excited to announce an upcoming opportunity tied to our new primary care location at the Boys & Girls Club, Broadway in Cleveland, OH. This new primary care site will bring full‑service pediatric care directly to the entire community, in addition to serving youth and families connected to the club. We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about community‑based care and supporting the full health of children, including managing common pediatric mental health conditions. Summary Provides primary and/or specialty nursing and/or medical care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with a physician according to a standard care arrangement and specialty board certification. Operates in accordance with Section 4723.431 of the Ohio Revised Code and rule adopted by the Board of Nursing for Advanced Practice Nurses, the national board certifying agency, and maintains a Standard Care Arrangement with a collaborating physician(s) on the medical staff. Performs health assessments and physical exams, identifies significant health and medical risk factors, orders, interprets and evaluates tests and studies, develops a diagnosis, and creates treatment plans. May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by prescriptive authority through Ohio Board of Nursing and hospital policy. Develops patient education plans, participates in medical team rounds, collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members, performs admission history & physical, documents progress notes, completes discharge summaries, provides consultations, facilitates discharge planning, and may serve as a resource for staff, residents and clinical preceptor for APN students. Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Provides advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions, including the delivery of acute care services. Practices with a variety of specialty‑based populations including neonatal, pediatric, and adult. Provides care in any setting where 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 meet Ohio Revised Code requirements. Completes Focused Professional Performance Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Performance Evaluation (OPPE) for Advanced Practice Providers as part of Joint Commission requirements. Emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. Technical Expertise Excellent critical thinking, self‑motivation and interpersonal communication skills are essential. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other computer software programs for data analysis and presentations. Education and Experience Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing preferred. Licensed as an RN in the State of Ohio, National Certification as a nurse practitioner by a nationally accredited organization. Must have current certificate of authority and certificate to prescribe (or eligible) by Ohio Board of Nursing. ACLS or PALS may be required based on practice setting. Must obtain credentialing as an active member of medical staff and appropriate medical staff privileges. Current Health Care Provider BLS training is required. Individuals hired without an MSN or DNP and those hired without a certificate to prescribe must actively pursue and obtain an MSN or DNP degree/certificate to prescribe. #J-18808-Ljbffr