Akron Children's Hospital

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner- Regional Float

 

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Akron Children's- Regional Float

 

 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. This opening will float throughout our western region and to the following practices: Wadsworth, Wadsworth North, Medina and Montrose.

 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 and Float Stipend

· 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 acravotta@akronchildrens.org today.

 

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