About Jesse Jones, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC

Jesse Jones, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC

Founder & Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Board Certified PNP (PNCB) MSN — Primary Pediatric Care, IUPUI Licensed in Indiana · NPI #1154265304 9 years pediatric nursing 5 years in Pediatric ICUs Pediatric ED background

I'm Jesse Jones — a pediatric nurse practitioner, a husband, and a dad of four kids. I grew up in Florida, built my life in Indiana, and have spent my career caring for children from their very first days through their teenage years.

Over the past nine years, I've cared for thousands of children as an RN and NP — including five years in pediatric intensive care units at Lurie Children's, Nationwide Children's, Carle Foundation, Peyton Manning Children's, and Geisinger. That background shaped how I think about pediatric care: what's actually urgent, what can wait, and what calm, attentive care looks like when a family is worried about their child.

I know what it's like to be on the other side of a medical concern. I know the worry that sets in when your child isn't feeling well. I know the frustration of waiting days for an appointment, or sitting in an urgent care lobby at 10 PM wondering if this could have been handled another way.

That experience as a parent shapes how I practice every single day.

Outside of work, you'll find me with my wife, our four kids, and four very spoiled dogs.

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Background

Why I chose this path

When I was 13 years old, I broke my back and spent two months in the hospital. It was one of the hardest experiences of my life — and one of the most formative.

The nurses who cared for me during that time left a lasting impression I still carry with me today. Their patience, their presence, and the way they made me feel genuinely seen and cared for — not just as a patient, but as a person — changed how I understood what healthcare could be.

I went into this profession wanting to be that for someone else. I wanted to be the kind of provider that a child might remember years later, not because of what I prescribed, but because of how I made them feel.

Care Approach

What a visit with me looks like

I am calm, thorough, and genuinely unhurried. When you come to a visit, I want to hear from you. I give you the space to share what's on your mind without rushing past it, and I ask follow-up questions when I need a clearer picture — always respectfully, never in a way that makes you feel dismissed.

At the end of every visit, I always ask: "Are there any other questions or concerns? Anything I didn't address today?" Because leaving a visit with unanswered questions isn't care — it's just a transaction. That's not what I'm here for.

Every child I see is treated the way I would want my own kids to be treated. With attention, with honesty, and with real respect for the concern that brought you here.

Care Philosophy

How care is approached
at HeroHouse

"Good pediatric care is not just about diagnosing and prescribing. It is about understanding the child, the family, and the context of the concern, then offering guidance that is safe and practical."

Jesse Jones, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC Founder & Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, HeroHouse Pediatrics

At HeroHouse Pediatrics:

▪Questions are encouraged
▪Medications are prescribed thoughtfully and only when appropriate
▪Supportive care and monitoring are often the safest option
▪Safety and honesty guide every decision

Our role is clear:

HeroHouse Pediatrics is not designed to replace emergency care or in-person primary care. It’s a place to turn when you have a concern that doesn’t need the ER, but does need someone who knows pediatrics and takes the time to listen. Above all, I want families to leave feeling heard, reassured, and confident about next steps.

The Practice

Why HeroHouse exists

After years working in pediatric clinics and hospital settings, I kept seeing the same problem: families who needed timely, thoughtful care couldn't access it. Clinics were full. Appointments were weeks out. Urgent care was expensive and impersonal. And parents — good, caring parents — were left without a real option.

I built HeroHouse Pediatrics to be the answer I wished more families had access to. A practice that puts triage first, charges fairly, communicates clearly, and treats every family like they matter — because they do.

Because there is no corporate ownership or outside investor pressure here, every decision I make is based on one thing: what is best for your child.

Why We Exist

Why HeroHouse
Pediatrics was built

After years working in traditional clinic and hospital settings, I saw a recurring problem: families struggling to access timely pediatric care.

Clinics were full

Visits felt rushed, and parents were frequently sent to urgent care for concerns that could have been managed with the right guidance and time.

Access was a barrier

Families had to wait weeks for appointments, rearrange work and school schedules, or seek urgent care when clinics were full.

The goal is simple

Provide accessible pediatric care when families need it. Offer visits that prioritize thoroughness, education, and clarity. Build ongoing relationships with families.

Clinician owned

Because there is no corporate ownership or outside investor pressure, care decisions are made based on what is best for children and families — not productivity targets or visit volume.

Background & Training

Clinical experience
& education

Clinical Experience

Pediatric primary care clinics
Newborn nursery care
Pediatric intensive care units (PICU)
Pediatric emergency care
ENT and specialty clinics
School-based health clinics

I maintain active licensure and board certification, and am currently licensed and credentialed in Indiana, with plans to expand licensure to additional states as HeroHouse Pediatrics grows.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing, Primary Pediatric Care

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Nursing undergraduate program

Associate Degrees in Nursing and Paramedic Science

Foundation clinical training

A 60-second intro