Advanced Practice Provider- Career Launch Program

Advanced Practice Provider Career Launch Program Adult and Pediatric Regional Burn Institute at Akron Childrens Hospital

Are you an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse looking to expand your clinical expertise and advance your career in a highly specialized setting

Akron Childrens Hospital is launching an exciting new APP Career Launch Program designed to develop dual-certified APRNs for the Adult and Pediatric Regional Burn Institute.

This unique opportunity supports currently certified and soon to be certified Acute Adult-Gerontology or Acute Pediatric APRNs in obtaining dual certification through a Post-Masters Certificate Program withCase Western Reserve University.

Selected candidates will receive an APP position within the Burn Institute upon entry into the program.

What is Career Launch

Career Launch is Akron Childrens premier workforce development program designed to help employees complete educational goals at little to no cost so they can focus on their futurenot the price of tuition.

Why Join This Program

Career Launch Support Includes:

• 100% prepaid tuition
• Books fees and required supplies covered
• Childcare reimbursement available for time spent in class as eligible
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional development
• Direct pathway into a specialized APP role

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have:

Active unrestricted RN and APRN licensure

• Current certification as either:
• Acute Adult-Gerontology APRN or
• Acute Pediatric APRN
• Bachelors and graduate degree from an accredited nursing program
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Current BLS certification

Application Requirements:

To be considered applicants must complete all of the following:

• Complete the Career Launch application
• Apply to theBurn Center Advanced Practice Provider positionand review full role requirements
• Submit the following to:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Current BLS certification
• Three professional or academic references
• 300-word essay outlining:
• Professional goals
• Interest in dual certification
• Commitment to burn care at Akron Childrens

Finalists must also apply and gain acceptance into the applicable Post-Masters Certificate Program throughCase Western Reserve University.

Participant Expectations

Participants must:

• Apply and gain acceptance into the applicable Post-Masters Certificate Program throughCase Western Reserve University.
• Maintain their budgeted FTE in the Burn Unit during the program
• Remain in good academic standing
• Earn a grade of B or higher
• Complete Three (3) years of service in the Adultand Pediatric Regional Burn Institute at Akron Childrens Hospital afterprogram completion
• Repayment may be required if program obligations are not met

Ready to Advance Your Career Apply Now!