Staff Nurse Special Care Nursery

Full Time (36 hours per week) 7:00pm to 7:30am Onsite for Special Care Nursery Summary: The Staff Nurse provides nursing care requiring specialized knowledge judgment and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences. Responsibilities: 1. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and directs nursing care with a focus on family centered care for individuals or groups of patients within the assigned scope of practice. 2. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age and developmental status is required. 3. Performs leadership and professional duties. 4. Performs patient-centered care duties. 5. Performs quality improvement and safety duties. 6. Participates in the development education for staff members for clinically related issues. May be responsible for precepting new employees and act as a mentor to the clinical staff. 7. Performs evidence-based practice duties. 8. Supports the provider staff and actively promotes collaboration for efficient operation and quality care, and legendary customer service for pediatric patients using a team approach. 9. Performs systems-based practice duties. 10. Performs informatics and technology duties. 11. Staff may be temporarily assigned to an area throughout the Akron Children's Hospital enterprise, based on patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skill. 12. Other duties as required. : Technical Expertise 1. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, guidance and motivation to other staff members with emphasis on working as a collaborative team to provide quality service to patients and their families. 2. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required. 3. Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills are required. 4. Strong organizational skills are required. 5. Ability to work well under pressure to prioritize and complete required tasks and responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner. 6. Experience working with various levels within an organization is required. 7. Experience in healthcare is preferred. 8. Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required. 9. Experience working an electronic medical record system (i.e. EPIC) or similar software is preferred. Education and Experience 1. Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required or must be obtained within 5 years from date of hire. 2. Current certification in Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Association is required. Additional certifications may be required based on the assigned department or unit. 3. Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio is required. 4. Years of relevant experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience is preferred. 5. Years of experience supervising: None Full Time FTE: 0.900000 Status: Onsite

On Call Chaplain

PRN/On-Call Variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays Onsite for Chaplaincy Services $3,000 Sign-On Bonus Available (Taxable) Summary: The On-Call Staff Chaplain provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, and developmentally appropriate spiritual and emotional support to pediatric patients, their families, and hospital staff. This role responds to spiritual care needs as they arise, particularly during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, offering a supportive presence during times of crisis, grief, or uncertainty. The On-Call Chaplain serves patients and families of all faith traditions, spiritual backgrounds, and beliefs, or no faith, fostering a healing environment consistent with the hospital's mission and values. Responsibilities: Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff during on-call hours, including crisis intervention, grief support, and end-of-life care. Respond promptly to referrals, code events, trauma activations, and urgent requests for chaplain presence. Offer rituals, prayers, sacraments, or other spiritual practices as requested and appropriate, while respecting the diverse beliefs of patients and families. Serve as a compassionate presence in times of stress, loss, or decision-making, providing comfort and guidance. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, ensuring spiritual needs are integrated into patient- and family-centered care. Uphold professional ethics, confidentiality, and sensitivity to diverse cultural and spiritual perspectives. Participate in hand-off communication with daytime chaplains to ensure continuity of care. Maintain readiness to provide chaplaincy support across all units, including emergency, intensive care, and inpatient units. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age. Other duties as required. Other information: Required Qualifications : At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by ACPE. Demonstrated ability to support individuals from diverse faith traditions, cultures, and backgrounds. Strong interpersonal, listening, and crisis intervention skills. Endorsement or credentials from a recognized faith tradition, such as ordination, commissioning, or authorization to serve in a religious office. Candidates should hold formal recognition beyond lay membership within their denomination or faith community. Prefer previous experience in pediatric, hospital, or health care chaplaincy. Schedule & Compensation On-Call Shifts: Evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. Compensation: Paid per diem per shift; additional compensation for in-hospital response time as applicable. Technical Expertise Experience in pediatric, hospital, or health care chaplaincy preferred. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required. Experience in healthcare is preferred. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in theology, religious studies, pastoral care, or a related field. At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by ACPE, required. Years of relevant experience: Minimum 1 year is preferred. Years of experience supervising: None. On Call FTE: 0.001000 Status: Fixed Hybrid

Director Surgical Services

Summary: The Director of Nursing and Clinical Operations assumes administrative, clinical and financial responsibility for nursing practice, operational oversight and administration of the assigned patient care units, clinical departments, outpatient services and clinics, and associated provider practices. The position directs initiative and strategy execution to drive achievement of organizational and departmental strategic goals, initiatives and priorities. Responsibilities: 1. Adds value as a key member of management; understands the business, financials, industry, customers and strategy. 2. Supervises employees, provides direction, coaches, trains and develops, and manages performance to company goals and expectations. 3. Prepares, manages, and adheres to department budget to maintain expenditure controls and identifies and executes plans to support financial stewardship. 4. Provides visionary goals and strategic plans for designated departments. 5. Plans for the delivery and evaluates of quality of care rendered to all adult and pediatric patients in areas of responsibility. 6. Mentors, directs, guides, and consults with Nurse Managers and Department Managers toward meeting individual department goals. 7. Responsible for management of fiscal resources, operational policies and standards of performance for departments. 8. Strives to meet department, nursing division, and hospital goals through inter- and intra- department collaboration and active participation on appropriate committees. 9. Works collaboratively with physician leadership and other medical staff and administrative team members. 10.Oversees administrative functions of provider practices in areas of responsibility. 11. Carries out the leadership and administrative responsibilities of management in an accurate, timely and results oriented manner. 12.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age. 13.Other duties as required. Other information: Technical Expertise 1. Experience in healthcare is required; pediatric experience is preferred. 2. Demonstrates skill in leadership, business, professional accountability, advocacy, relationship management and networking. 3. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required. 4. Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required. Education and Experience 1. Education: BSN is required. Master's degree (ex: MSN, MBA, MHA, MPH) is required 2. Licensure: Licensed to practice professional nursing in the State of Ohio is required 3. Certification: Current Health Care Provider BLS training certification from the American Heart Association is required Board Certification in nursing is preferred 4. Years of relevant experience: 5 years is required. 5.Years of progressive leadership experience: 3 years is required. Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Status: Onsite

Staff Nurse: 6 Medical

6 Medical Part Time 24 Hours/week Days 7a-730p Onsite Summary: The Staff Nurse provides nursing care requiring specialized knowledge judgment and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences. Responsibilities: 1. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and directs nursing care with a focus on family centered care for individuals or groups of patients within the assigned scope of practice. 2. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age and developmental status is required. 3. Performs leadership and professional duties. 4. Performs patient-centered care duties. 5. Performs quality improvement and safety duties. 6. Participates in the development education for staff members for clinically related issues. May be responsible for precepting new employees and act as a mentor to the clinical staff. 7. Performs evidence-based practice duties. 8. Supports the provider staff and actively promotes collaboration for efficient operation and quality care, and legendary customer service for pediatric patients using a team approach. 9. Performs systems-based practice duties. 10. Performs informatics and technology duties. 11. Staff may be temporarily assigned to an area throughout the Akron Children's Hospital enterprise, based on patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skill. 12. Other duties as required. Other information: Technical Expertise 1. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, guidance and motivation to other staff members with emphasis on working as a collaborative team to provide quality service to patients and their families. 2. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required. 3. Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills are required. 4. Strong organizational skills are required. 5. Ability to work well under pressure to prioritize and complete required tasks and responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner. 6. Experience working with various levels within an organization is required. 7. Experience in healthcare is preferred. 8. Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required. 9. Experience working an electronic medical record system (i.e. EPIC) or similar software is preferred. Education and Experience 1. Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required or must be obtained within 5 years from date of hire. 2. Current certification in Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Association is required. Additional certifications may be required based on the assigned department or unit. 3. Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio is required. 4. Years of relevant experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience is preferred. 5. Years of experience supervising: None Part Time FTE: 0.600000 Status: Onsite

Staff Nurse: Resource/Float Pool I

Full-time, 36 hours/week 7pm-7:30am, rotates every 3rd weekend Onsite Summary: The Staff Nurse Resource Pool I provides nursing care requiring specialized knowledge judgment and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences. The Staff Nurse Resource Pool I will be expected to provide clinical nursing care on multiple units/locations based on the needs of the units. Responsibilities: 1. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and directs nursing care with a focus on family centered care for individuals or groups of patients within the assigned scope of practice. 2. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age and developmental status is required. 3. Performs leadership and professional duties. 4. Performs patient-centered care duties. 5. Performs quality improvement and safety duties. 6. Participates in the development education for staff members for clinically related issues. May be responsible for precepting new employees and act as a mentor to the clinical staff. 7. Performs evidence-based practice duties. 8. Supports the provider staff and actively promotes collaboration for efficient operation and quality care, and legendary customer service for pediatric patients using a team approach. 9. Performs systems-based practice duties. 10. Performs informatics and technology duties. 11. Staff may be temporarily assigned to an area throughout the Akron Children's Hospital enterprise, based on patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skill. Other duties as required Other information: Technical Expertise 1. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, guidance, and motivation to other staff members with emphasis on working as a collaborative team to provide quality service to patients and their families. 2. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required. 3. Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills are required. 4. Strong organizational skills are required. 5. Ability to work well under pressure to prioritize and complete required tasks and responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner. 6. Experience working with various levels within an organization is required. 7. Experience in healthcare is preferred. 8. Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required. 9. Experience working an electronic medical record system (i.e. EPIC) or similar software is preferred. Education and Experience 1. Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required or must be obtained within 5 years from date of hire. 2. Current certification in Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Association is required. Additional certifications may be required based on the assigned department or unit. Additional certifications that must be obtained within one (1) year of hire include ACLS, NRP and PALS. 3. Active licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio is required. 4. Years of relevant experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience is required. 5. Years of experience supervising: None Full Time FTE: 0.600000 Status: Onsite

School Staff Nurse: Floating

Floating PRN as needed Monday-Friday When school is in session Summary: The School Staff Nurse is responsible for the provision of school health services to the student population serviced. Responsibilities: 1. Provides school health services as directed by department and contracts. 2. Provides the clinical care necessary within the department, including routine, special needs, and emergency first aide. 3. Maintains appropriate student health records and documents services rendered 4. Participates in the educational efforts of the department and the hospital. 5. Communicates effectively with management, parents/guardians, school authorities, and allied personnel. 6. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age. 7. Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with departmental/school/State and Federal, and Human Resource policies, procedures and guidelines. 8. Other duties as required. Other information: Technical Expertise 1. Experience in a school setting is preferred. 2. Experience in pediatric nursing is preferred. 3. Experience working within a multidisciplinary team is preferred. Minimum of one year experience in healthcare is required. 4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Education and Experience 1. Education: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or must be obtained within 5 years of date of hire. 2. Certification: BLS certification is required. Registered Nurse licensure is required. 3. Years of relevant experience: 1 to 2 years is preferred. 4. Years of experience supervising: None. On Call FTE: 0.001000 Status: Onsite

Speech Pathologist

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus (taxable) Available Full-time, 40 hours/week M-F, Days Onsite Mansfield, OH (Relocation may be available) Summary: The Speech Pathologist evaluates and treats patients referred and provides instruction and assistance to patient's families as indicated Responsibilities: 1. Provides comprehensive differential diagnostic evaluations using standardized and norm-references measures 2. Provides management/treatment programs consistent with diagnosis and department protocols 3. Provides timely documentation for medical records/insurance requirements per division standards 4. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age 5. Other duties as assigned. Other information: Technical Expertise 1. Experience in Speech Pathology is required 2. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required 3. Experience in pediatric health care is preferred 4. Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required Education and Experience 1. Education: Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology is required 2. Certification: State of Ohio Licensure in Speech/Language Pathology, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association [ASHA] is required. 3. Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred. 4. Years of experience supervising: None. Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Service Line Director Hematology Oncology/Infusion

Full Time Days, variable 40 hours/week Summary: The Service Line Director, Hematology-Oncology/Infusion is responsible for advancing Akron Children's as a leader in the delivery of integrated care across the hematology/oncology service line continuum, including patient care operations and provider administrative management. This role supports the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care and achievement of a regionally and nationally recognized comprehensive hematology/oncology program. This position develops and translates strategy into action for service line programming that spans the full continuum of care (community outreach, outpatient diagnostics and infusion services, inpatient acute care, specialty programs including oncology sub-specialties, survivorship, and advanced therapies). The role operates within a highly matrixed structure across a complex health system to ensure alignment of clinical operations, business development, and financial performance. The Service Line Director focuses on access, care design and standardization, patient experience, and outcomes, while developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Oversight includes strategic business planning, clinical program development, research alignment, provider partnerships, financial stewardship, operational performance, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities: 1. In collaboration with service line clinical leadership, develops and executes service line strategy, aligning hematology/oncology priorities with organizational goals, market needs, advancements in oncology care, and emerging therapies. 2. Leads strategic and financial planning, including business case development, pro formas, and budget management to ensure sustainable growth and strong financial performance. 3. Partners with provider and clinical leadership to advance clinical programs, quality outcomes, and research integration. 4. Drives program development and expansion, including infusion services, outpatient sites, regional outreach, and access strategies across the care continuum. 5. Ensures operational excellence across inpatient and outpatient settings with a focus on access, care standardization, patient safety, quality, and patient/family experience. 6. Leads quality improvement and value-based initiatives, promoting a culture of continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma and evidence-based oncology practices. 7. Builds and sustains strategic relationships with regional partners, referral networks, academic affiliates, and community organizations to strengthen program reach and reputation. 8. Represents the service line internally and externally, including participation in local, regional, and national oncology forums and collaborations. 9. Provides leadership and talent management, including coaching, development, and performance management of team members to achieve service line goals. 10. Serves as a key member of leadership, contributing to enterprise initiatives, service line integration, and organizational strategy execution. Other information: Technical Expertise Demonstrated leadership within a large, complex healthcare system, with direct experience in hematology/oncology service line operations, program development, and strategic growth strongly preferred. Proven ability to design, build, and scale multidisciplinary oncology programs across the continuum (e.g., inpatient care, outpatient infusion, subspecialty clinics). Advanced expertise in financial and business operations, including budget management, performance analytics, and driving sustainable growth in a high-cost, high-acuity service line. Knowledge of oncology regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards (e.g., CoC, FACT, CMS, TJC), with experience leading quality, safety, and value-based improvement initiatives. Strong track record in provider partnership, academic collaboration, and research integration, with the ability to lead through influence in a highly matrixed environment. Expertise in operational excellence and performance improvement, including Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, access optimization, care standardization, and patient experience improvement across diverse care settings. Education and Experience 1. Education: Master's degree required, Master's degree in nursing preferred. Master's degree in health care leadership (MBA or MHA) is preferred. 2. Licensed to practice professional nursing in the state of Ohio is required if applicant is a registered nurse 3. Certification: Fellow in American College of Health Care Executives and/or board certification as a Nurse Executive-Advanced is preferred. 4. Years of relevant experience: Eight (8) years of experience required. 5. Years of supervisory experience: Five (5) years of experience required. Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Status: Onsite

Clinical Coordinator: Behavioral Health Unit

Behavioral Health Unit Full Time 36 hours/week Nights 7p-730a every other weekend and holiday Onsite Summary: Assists manager in the daily operations at the unit level, in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluated delivery of patient care on assigned unit and shift. Contributes to development and evaluations of assigned nursing personnel. Assists and provides nursing care utilizing specialized knowledge, judgement and skill. Responsibilities: 1. Provides leadership and direction regarding unit goals and work environment by assisting nurse manager in his/her duties. 2. Demonstrates personal and professional accountability for self and staff. 3. Maintains unit safety for staff and patients. 4. Participates in performance improvement. 5. Participates in and supports staff recruitment and retention efforts. 6. Uses critical thinking to provide patient care management through staffing plan development, managing daily shift staffing, and delegation of resources. 7. Supports and assists within human resource management, including but not limited to coaching, time keeping, development and evaluation of nursing personnel. 8. Supports patient care and staffing needs throughout the Akron Children's Hospital enterprise. 9. Promotes a positive work environment and staff engagement. 10. Serves as a clinical resource to the interdisciplinary team. 11. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational and safety needs of the patients served. 12. Other duties as required. Other information: Technical Expertise 1. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. 2. Valid Ohio license. 3. Current Health Care Provider BLS training from the American Heart Association is required. 4. See the Department of Nursing Resuscitation Requirements and training policy 2102 for specific department requirements. 5. Relevant professional nursing certification, preferred. Education and Experience 1. Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN required, or current enrollment in a BSN program with program completion required within 2 years of assuming position. 2. Certification: May differ based on department/unit 3. Years of experience: Minimum two years relevant clinical experience with demonstrated management and leadership abilities is required. 4. Years of experience supervising: Previous charge nurse or other leadership experience is required. 5. Strong leadership skills including communication/organizational skills, time management, coping skills, motivation, problem solving, autonomy, and supporting teams is required. Full Time FTE: 0.900000 Status: Onsite

Staff Nurse: NICU

Part-time, 24 hours/week 7pm-7:30am Onsite *Must have 2 plus years of RN NICU experience Summary: The Staff Nurse provides to individuals and groups, nursing care requiring specialized knowledge judgment and skill derived from the principles of biological physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and directs nursing care with a family centered care focus for individual/group of patients within scope of practice, as assigned. Responsibilities: 1. Performs leadership and professional duties. 2. Performs patient-centered care duties. 3. Performs quality improvement and safety duties. 4. Performs evidence-based practice duties. 5. Performs informatics and technology duties. 6. Performs communication, collaboration, and teamwork duties. 7. Performs systems based practice duties. 8. Staff may be temporarily assigned to an area throughout the Akron Children's Hospital enterprise, based on patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skill. 9. Other duties as required. Other information: Technical Expertise 1. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age and developmental status is required. 2. Experience in nursing dependent on population served may be required. 3. Experience in prioritizing and managing tasks for timely completion is required. 4. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required. 5. Experience in healthcare is preferred. 6. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Epic software or similar EMR software is preferred. Education and Experience 1. Education: Bachelor's in Nursing [BSN] is required or must be obtained within 5 years of hire. 2. Certification: Licensed to practice professional nursing in the state of Ohio is required. • Current Health Care Provider BLS training from the American Heart Association is required. • Additional certifications may be required based on the assigned department or unit. 3. Years of relevant experience: Must have 2 plus years of RN NICU experience 4. Years of experience supervising: None Part Time FTE: 0.600000 Status: Onsite

Staff Nurse: Hematology Oncology

Full Time Nights 7pm-7:30am 36 hours/week Summary: The Staff Nurse provides nursing care requiring specialized knowledge judgment and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences. Responsibilities: 1. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and directs nursing care with a focus on family centered care for individuals or groups of patients within the assigned scope of practice. 2. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age and developmental status is required. 3. Performs leadership and professional duties. 4. Performs patient-centered care duties. 5. Performs quality improvement and safety duties. 6. Participates in the development education for staff members for clinically related issues. May be responsible for precepting new employees and act as a mentor to the clinical staff. 7. Performs evidence-based practice duties. 8. Supports the provider staff and actively promotes collaboration for efficient operation and quality care, and legendary customer service for pediatric patients using a team approach. 9. Performs systems-based practice duties. 10. Performs informatics and technology duties. 11. Staff may be temporarily assigned to an area throughout the Akron Children's Hospital enterprise, based on patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skill. 12. Other duties as required. Other information: Technical Expertise 1. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, guidance and motivation to other staff members with emphasis on working as a collaborative team to provide quality service to patients and their families. 2. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required. 3. Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills are required. 4. Strong organizational skills are required. 5. Ability to work well under pressure to prioritize and complete required tasks and responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner. 6. Experience working with various levels within an organization is required. 7. Experience in healthcare is preferred. 8. Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required. 9. Experience working an electronic medical record system (i.e. EPIC) or similar software is preferred. Education and Experience 1. Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required or must be obtained within 5 years from date of hire. 2. Current certification in Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Association is required. Additional certifications may be required based on the assigned department or unit. 3. A valid, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio is required. 4. Years of relevant experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience is preferred. 5. Years of experience supervising: None Full Time FTE: 0.900000 Status: Onsite

Staff Nurse: 6 Surgical

Full Time Nights 7pm-7:30am 36 hours/week Summary: The Staff Nurse provides nursing care requiring specialized knowledge judgment and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences. Responsibilities: 1. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and directs nursing care with a focus on family centered care for individuals or groups of patients within the assigned scope of practice. 2. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age and developmental status is required. 3. Performs leadership and professional duties. 4. Performs patient-centered care duties. 5. Performs quality improvement and safety duties. 6. Participates in the development education for staff members for clinically related issues. May be responsible for precepting new employees and act as a mentor to the clinical staff. 7. Performs evidence-based practice duties. 8. Supports the provider staff and actively promotes collaboration for efficient operation and quality care, and legendary customer service for pediatric patients using a team approach. 9. Performs systems-based practice duties. 10. Performs informatics and technology duties. 11. Staff may be temporarily assigned to an area throughout the Akron Children's Hospital enterprise, based on patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skill. 12. Other duties as required. Other information: Technical Expertise 1. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, guidance and motivation to other staff members with emphasis on working as a collaborative team to provide quality service to patients and their families. 2. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required. 3. Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills are required. 4. Strong organizational skills are required. 5. Ability to work well under pressure to prioritize and complete required tasks and responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner. 6. Experience working with various levels within an organization is required. 7. Experience in healthcare is preferred. 8. Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required. 9. Experience working an electronic medical record system (i.e. EPIC) or similar software is preferred. Education and Experience 1. Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required or must be obtained within 5 years from date of hire. 2. Current certification in Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Association is required. Additional certifications may be required based on the assigned department or unit. 3. Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio is required. 4. Years of relevant experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience is preferred. 5. Years of experience supervising: None Full Time FTE: 0.900000 Status: Onsite