Job Description

We are Akron Children's Hospital, a healthcare institution that has been providing care for children since 1890. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as one of the nation's top pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report. With multiple locations throughout Ohio, including hospital campuses, regional health centers, and primary/specialty care centers, we strive to make high-quality care easily accessible for today's busy families. In 2020 alone, we provided over 1.1 million patient encounters. Our services also extend beyond our hospital walls, with our nurses making in-home visits through our Children's Home Care Group and managing clinic visits for students through our School Health program. Through our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we ensure that families can access our care whenever and wherever they need it. To learn more about us, visit akronchildrens.org. At Akron Children's Hospital, we promise to: 1. Treat every child as we would treat our own. 2. Treat others as they would like to be treated. 3. Turn no child away for any reason. We are looking for individuals who are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where patients, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences feel welcomed, included, and can thrive. Job Title: RN Home Visitor Schedule: Part-time (20 hours/week), Monday - Friday, variable day shift Summary: As an RN Home Visitor, you will play a multifaceted role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence in nursing. Your responsibilities will include delivering case management and support services to a designated caseload of patients, maintaining high standards in clinical practices, professional development, teamwork, customer relations, and research/performance improvement. You will follow the guidelines outlined in the Nurse-Family Partnership Program. Responsibilities: 1. Conduct home visits with pregnant/parenting women and their children under the program research protocols. 2. Collaborate with community agencies as needed, following guidelines. 3. Ensure compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and other applicable regulatory standards. 4. Adhere to policies, procedures, and protocols of the Human Resources Department, Children's Home Care Group, contracting entities, and the Nurse-Family Partnership research project. 5. Comply with all applicable regulatory standards, policies, procedures, and protocols of the Human Resources Department, Children's Home Care Group, and funding sources. 6. Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages, addressing their physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs. 7. Perform other duties as required. Requirements: - Good communication skills and ability to work with adolescents. - Possession of a valid driver's license and an insured, safe automobile. - Education: BSN required. - Certification: Registered Nurse licensure and BLS certification. - Relevant experience: At least two years of recent pediatrics or related experience with children birth through 5 years. Additional experience in adolescent psychology, OB, home care, and community nursing preferred. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome individuals from all backgrounds, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We comply with EEO laws. To learn more, please read our EEO is the Law statement: EEO is the Law Statement. If you are interested in the position of RN Home Visitor, please complete the form below with your information. We look forward to hearing from you. [Insert HTML form here]